§ Sir ALFRED GELDERasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if the Admiralty have purchased land fronting the Humber, near Immingham; and, if so, is it the intention of the Admiralty to establish on the East Coast a floating dock or repairing yard, or, if not, having due regard for the public interest, can he state for what purpose the land has been acquired?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Admiralty are in negotiation with a view to purchasing land fronting the Humber at a point some distance above Immingham, for the purpose of establishing an oil fuel depot.
§ Mr. JOHN WARDWill the right hon. Gentleman say if he has invited tenders for the work?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, Sir. Perhaps the hon. Member would give me notice of that question.