HC Deb 03 March 1910 vol 14 cc988-9
Mr. FELL

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he has taken any steps for the erection on the East Coast of garages or sheds for the shelter of dirigible balloons or aeroplanes?

Mr. McKENNA

Until experience has been obtained of the first ship now under construction, it would be premature to erect further garages or sheds on the East Coast or elsewhere.

Mr. FELL

May I ask where it is proposed to keep the dirigible balloon made in June?

Mr. McKENNA

She is already in her shed, and until we have had more experience in the navigation of the ship, it would be most undesirable to make known our plans either as to the size or the form.

Mr. FELL

She is in the shed, I gather, at Barrow-in-Furness?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes, as she was built there I presume she is there.