Captain FABERasked how many copies of the Memorandum, dated March, 1906, and mentioned by Sir George Armstrong, in which the First Sea Lord takes credit to himself for having saved seven millions 1180 over Rosyth, were printed; how many were circulated; by whom were they circulated, and for what reason?
§ Mr. McKENNAI have nothing further to say in reply to the series of similar questions addressed to me by the hon. and gallant Member.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYWill the right hon. Gentleman take steps to cease the circulation of these letters?
§ Mr. McKENNAI have nothing to add to the previous reply.
Captain FABERThe right hon. Gentleman has never given me any information at all. May I ask him to do so now? I have never asked him a question on this subject before.
§ Lord BALCARRESHave any questions about this document dealing with Rosyth and the saving been answered in this House?
§ Mr. McKENNASimilar questions with regard to other confidential documents have been asked, and I have stated that I cannot undertake to give any further replies with regard to confidential documents.
Captain FABERMay I ask why the right hon. Gentleman said he had answered my questions when I had never asked any?
§ Mr. McKENNAI said "similar questions."
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked whether the right hon. Gentleman can give any information as to when the wireless telegraph will be in working order at Rosyth?
§ Mr. McKENNAUnder present arrangements the wireless telegraph station at Rosyth will be ready about the close of the present year.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked whether the right hon. Gentleman could state how many men are now employed at Rosyth?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe number of men employed at present by the contractors on the work at Rosyth is 115.