HC Deb 11 November 1908 vol 196 cc262-3
MR. FELL

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty if there is dock accommodation available on the East Coast of England or Scotland for the refit of the "Dreadnought" and the larger ships of the "Dreadnought" type now building; and, if so, how many ships will they accommodate at the same time.

MR. MCKENNA

Messrs. Stephenson & Co.'s dock at Hebburn-on-Tyne will accommodate one ship of either of the types specified when at somewhat less than her normal draught.

MR. FELL

And is that the only dock on the East Coast?

MR. MCKENNA

Yes, sir.

MR. WATT (Glasgow, College)

asked whether Rosyth would accommodate ships of this type.

MR. MCKENNA

Yes, when the dock is built.

MR. BOWLES (Lambeth, Norwood)

asked the right hon. Gentleman what he meant by "normal draught."

MR. MCKENNA

When she carries her normal amount of coal. The draught can be lightened by limiting the amount of coal carried.

CAPTAIN FABER (Hampshire, Andover)

When is Rosyth likely to be ready?

* MR. SPEAKER

Notice should be given of that Question.