§ Sir CLEMENT KINLOCH-COOKEasked on whose authority the order to close the Devonport Dockyard on 3rd June was given; at what time and on what day the order reached the yard; whether the dockyard would be closed on 24th June next; and, in that event, whether the men would be called on to work extra time to make up for the enforced holiday on 3rd June?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe order to close the yard on 3rd June was given on the authority of the Admiralty. It reached the yard on the 2nd. The holiday having already been given, the yard will not be closed on the 24th.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKECan the hon. Member say at what time the order reached the yard on the 2nd?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI should not like to say off-hand.