§ Mr. ASHLEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can state on what dates 1834 during the past 12 months the destroyers of the Second Flotilla have carried out the quarterly trials laid down for them in the Regulations?
§ Mr. McKENNAOf the 24 destroyers in this flotilla 15 have made quarterly trials at different dates within the period named. The necessity for the trials depends on the service on which the ship has been engaged; in many cases such trials are not required by the Regulations.
§ Mr. ASHLEYAre we to understand that the Regulations with regard to this second flotilla have been carried out in every respect?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, Sir, in every respect.