HC Deb 04 April 1910 vol 16 cc20-1
Mr. BURGOYNE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will state the trial speeds on their full-power runs of the destroyers "Maori," "Nubian," "Viking," "Zulu," and "Saracen," and the maximum velocity attained on the measured mile in each case?

Mr. McKENNA

It is undesirable to give the precise figures, but in every case the contract speed was reached.

Mr. BURGOYNE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that he recently gave me exactly similar information to that which he is now asked to give?

Mr. McKENNA

Possibly, but I am advised that it is desirable to exercise even more prudence than we have done in the past in this matter.