HC Deb 19 May 1909 vol 5 c393
Sir BERKELEY SHEFFIELD

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the cruisers which are told off for trade protection are also told off for duty as watching cruisers; and, if so, how can they execute the two duties at the same time?

Mr. McKENNA

The question of what duties are assigned to particular vessels in war cannot be stated, but the hon. Member may rest assured that no vessel is assigned to carry out two incompatible duties.