§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked whether, in view of the fact that the contracts for all the German torpedo-boat destroyers of the 1909–10 programme have already been placed, the right hon. Gentleman will state on what date orders will be placed for the British vessels of the same programme?
§ Mr. McKENNAInvitations to tender are being despatched to-day. The following dates have been fixed for provisional and final acceptance of tenders, respectively, namely, 1st September and 30th September.