§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will state when the new dry dock at Rosyth will be completed; and whether its capacity will be such that a damaged "Dreadnought" may enter if drawing more water than ordinarily through having some of her water-tight compartments flooded?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe contract date for the completion of the Rosyth Dock is February, 1916. The answer to the second part of the question is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. LONSDALEAre we to understand that from now until February, 1916, there will be no dry dock available for the purpose of receiving "Dreadnoughts" in the condition suggested in the question?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir.
§ Mr. ASHLEYWould it not be possible by giving a premium to the contractor to accelerate the completion?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, Sir; a premium has been offered to the contractor for the acceleration of the dock.