§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the right hon. Gentleman whether he would inform the House when it is expected that the "Lion" will be ready for launching; and what date, if any, has been fixed for laying down new ship No. 2 at Devonport Dockyard?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe reply to the first part of the question is, August, 1910, and to the second part, January, 1911.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWhat will be done to the ship in the meantime?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe same as has very often been done before—it will remain empty.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWhat will become of the men?
§ Mr. McKENNAWhen the hon. Member has represented Devonport a little bit longer he will know.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEI confess I did not hear what the right hon. Gentleman said. Will the right hon. Gentleman repeat it?
§ Mr. SPEAKERIt had better not be repeated.