§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked how many docks capable of accommodating ships of the "Dreadnought" type under normal conditions would be available for the use of the British and German fleets, respectively, on the shores of the North Sea at the end of 1911?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe numbers are:— Germany, 7; Great Britain, 2.
§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREWill the right hon. Gentleman name the two docks?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, Hebburn and one of the floating docks.
§ Mr. LEEDoes the Admiralty consider that the Hebburn dock is large enough and suitable for the accommodation of "Dreadnoughts?" We were told some time ago it was not.
§ Mr. McKENNAIf the hon. Gentleman will look at the question he will see it is suitable. The question says, "docks capable of accommodating ships of the 'Dreadnought' type."
§ Mr. GIBSON BOWLESCan a "Dreadnought" use this dock at low water or only at high water?
§ Mr. McKENNAI believe at any state of the tide. I am not sure, but I will inquire.
§ Mr. WHELERMay I ask whether the one floating dock to be finished at the end of next year will be the dock at the Medway?
§ Mr. McKENNAI trust both will be finished.