§ Mr. BURGOYNEasked when the "Orion" and "Lion," building at Portsmouth and Devonport respectively, are to commence their trials; and whether it is expected they will be commissioned within two years from the date of commencement?
§ Mr. McKENNAAccording to present arrangements, the "Orion" will begin her steam trials in September, and the "Lion" in October next. It is expected that both ships will be ready for commission twenty-five months from the date of laying down.