HC Deb 05 October 1909 vol 11 cc1833-4
Mr. ASHLEY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can state on what dates 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. McKENNA

Of 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. ASHLEY

Are we to understand that the Regulations with regard to this second flotilla have been carried out in every respect?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes, Sir, in every respect.