§ Mr. GEORGE RENWICKasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the two floating docks for which tenders are now being asked are those for which a sum on account was provided in the Navy Estimates, 1909–10; and, if so, whether it is intended to also ask for tenders for two further floating docks, so that at least two such docks suitable for vessels of the "Dreadnought" type may be placed on the north-east coast with the least possible delay?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and the two floating docks for which tenders are being asked will be suitable for vessels of the "Dreadnought" type. It is not intended to ask for tenders for two further floating docks.
§ Mr. RENWICKWill one at least of these floating docks be placed on the North-East Coast?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI do not think I can possibly add to the statement on this point which has been made by the First Lord of the Admiralty in reply to questions and in Debate in this House.