§ Mr. ASHLEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can now state if it has been decided to accept the torpedo boat destroyer "Afridi"; and whether her contract speed of 33 knots has been attained?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAIt has not yet been decided to accept the "Afridi." The decision regarding the final acceptance of the vessel will be given as soon as the whole of the work included in the contract has been completed. In so far as speed is concerned, it has been decided, in accordance with the terms of the contract, to accept her as having a sea speed of 32¾ knots.
§ Mr. ASHLEYWill the hon. Gentleman say whether he has taken since February to decide whether the speed is correct or not?
§ Dr. MACNAMARANo, I cannot. Will the hon. Member put the question down?