HC Deb 24 May 1909 vol 5 c820
Lord ROBERT CECIL

asked how many ships and vessels of all classes are wholly or partially fitted to burn oil fuel; whether any ships are fitted to convey oil to vessels at sea, and, if so, how many; and what is the radius of action at 10 knots of the oil-fuel torpedo-boats, originally called coastal destroyers?

Mr. McKENNA

I regret that I am still without the information. If the Noble Lord will postpone the question till Wednesday I will endeavour to obtain the particulars.