HC Deb 26 April 1911 vol 24 cc1770-1
Mr. ASHLEY

asked what was the number and tonnage of the ships on the Cape of Good Hope station on 1st April, 1904, and on 1st April, 1911; and what proportion of the latter ships were in a condition of instant readiness for sea on 1st April last?

Mr. McKENNA

The following are the figures asked for:—

Total tonnage.
1st April, 1904 … 7 ships … 21,440
1st April, 1911 … 5 ships … 18,890

including the "Vindictive" and "Mutine," which were temporarily on the station. The "Forte," "Vindictive" and "Mutine" were ready for sea on the 1st April last.

Mr. FELL

Can the right hon. Gentleman state if any vessel has started for Delagoa Bay?

Mr. McKENNA

It does not arise out of this question, but the "Hermies" is, I think, there.