HC Deb 14 December 1911 vol 32 c2529
Mr. FELL

asked how many floating docks for service on the East Coast are under construction or contract; and if, in addition to the floating dock to be moored in the Medway, it is proposed to place floating docks in the Tyne and in Cromarty Firth?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Three floating docks are under construction for service on the East Coast—namely: One for battleships, to be stationed in the Medway; one for destroyers, to be stationed at Harwich; and one for submarines, to be stationed at Dover. I am informed that it is not proposed at present to place floating docks in the Tyne or in Cromarty Firth.

Mr. FELL

Is it not a fact that the only floating dock on the East Coast available for "Dreadnoughts" in 1916 will be the one in the Medway?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I am afraid I cannot add to my answer.