§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked whether there had been any cessation of work at the new Government dockyard at Rosyth on account of shortage of water; and whether immediate steps would be taken to master the difficulty and accelerate the work?
§ Mr. McKENNAThere has been no cessation of work, but the rate of progress has been somewhat delayed by shortage of water. Every effort is being made by the contractor to obtain more water.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYWhy was not this trouble foreseen?
§ Mr. ARTHUR FELLDid not the Admiralty delay the works last year because they were putting down a bore-hole to arrange for the water supply?
§ Mr. McKENNAI will inquire upon that point. The hon. Member must remember that this land was bought by the late Government, who, I am sure, would have made the necessary inquiries.