§ Mr. YOUNGERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can furnish any information as to the recent accident to H.M. Destroyer "Gipsy," and the nature of the damage, and the length of time it will take to repair it?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe "Gipsy" grounded in a fog near Corsewall Point at 5.30 p.m. on the 10th of this month. Two holes were made in the bottom, and the bottom plating was indented between frames. Both propellers were damaged and one propeller shaft was bent. The vessel has been placed in dock at Belfast, and temporary repairs are being carried out, which will be completed on the 17th of this month, so as to allow the vessel to resume her ordinary duties. Permanent repairs will be carried out when the vessel comes in hand in the ordinary course, probably in December.