§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked whether, in view of the fact that not less than six disabled destroyers have recently put into Portland, he will state what were the causes of their disablement; whether these destroyers were almost new; and whether he will consider the advisability of giving a greater margin of safety by the provision of increased numbers of these vessels?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe vessels are under examination, and the official report has not yet been received
§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREWill that be shortly?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe vessels are now being examined and as soon as that is over we shall have the official report.