HC Deb 06 May 1909 vol 4 c1207
Mr. RENWICK

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, as no suitable dry docks exist, and no arrangements have been made for the construction of the same, for the accommodation of ships of the "Dreadnought" and "Invincible" type on the North-East Coast, he will state where is the nearest existing suitable dry dock available for such vessels in case of an accident to them in the North Sea to the north of the entrance to the Thames?

Mr. McKENNA

Portsmouth.

Mr. RENWICK

Owing to the unsatisfactory answer that has been given to me, at the close of questions I will ask leave to move the adjournment of the House to call attention to the present need of dry dock accommodation.