§ Mr. ASHLEYinquired how many firms in this country at the present moment possess plant that could turn out gun mountings for first-class battleships; and what are their names?
§ Mr. McKENNAThree, namely, Sir W. G. Armstrong and Co., Vickers and Co., and the Coventry Ordnance Works.
§ Mr. ASHLEYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the last-named firm has now received an order for gun-mountings?
§ Mr. McKENNAPerhaps the hon. Gentleman will give me notice. I must inquire as to the precise particulars.