§ Mr. ASHLEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it was necessary to use liquid fuel during the trials of the cruiser "Boadicea" in order to get the required horse-power; if so, whether any record was taken of the maximum speed obtained with the use of coal alone, and what was that speed; and whether any arrangements have been made for the storage and use of oil fuel in the ship?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)The trials are not arranged to ascertain the maximum powers or speeds which can be reached, but to develop specified powers under given conditions. The full power trial of the "Boadicea" was carried out using liquid fuel and coal as laid down in the contract.
§ Mr. ASHLEYAm I to understand that no maximum speed trials require to take place?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir. The purpose of a speed trial is to see whether the conditions of the contract have been complied with.