§ Mr. ASHLEYasked why, in view of the fact that the "Dreadnought" was laid down in December, 1905, and completed in October, 1903, no steps were taken until February of this year to carry out the decision of the Admiralty that a dock for ships of this class was required on the East Coast?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe extent of the docking accommodation to be provided at Rosyth, and the degree of urgency with which it is required, have been continuously under the notice of the House for many years past, and I fear it would not be convenient to review the whole history of the scheme in reply to a question.