§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked whether the Government, whilst calling two years the actual period of construction for armoured ships, is still unprepared to anticipate the date of commencement as in Germany, and thus forestall almost certain delays?
§ Mr. McKENNAI must ask the hon. Gentleman to excuse me from anticipating the discussion on the Vote which is to take place this month.
§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREWill the Admiralty cease to be a party to the hoax on the public that these ships take two years to build, whereas they can be finished in much less time?
§ Mr. RENWICKCan the right hon. Gentleman give the date when Vote 8 will be taken?
§ Mr. McKENNAThat question should be addressed to the Prime Minister.