§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked when it is hoped to launch the "Neptune" and "Indefatigable," building at Portsmouth and Devonport respectively; and how long will be required to prepare the slips they vacate for the new battleships ordered under the current programme?
§ Mr. McKENNAAs at present arranged the "Neptune" will be launched at the latter end of September and the "Indefatigable" during the last week in October. It is expected that the further new ships referred to will be laid down by the end of November on the same slips.