§ Mr. FELLasked if any of the floating docks are completed and ready to take in for repair ships of the "Dreadnought" type; and if the moorings for all the floating docks are prepared?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe two large floating docks are not yet completed. The arrange- 2137 ments for securing the docks in position will be ready before the docks are delivered by the contractors.
§ Mr. FELLMay I ask when those docks will be completed, and if the necessary dredging has been done for the moorings?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes. The second part of the hon. Gentleman's question has already been answered. Arrangements will be completed before the docks are delivered. The contract date for delivery is September of the current year, but I anticipate that there may be a certain amount of delay.
§ Mr. WHELERWill they be completed before the end of the financial year?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, I hope so.