§ Mr. ASHLEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the ship chartered for the use of Members of the House of Commons at the Coronation naval review will be included amongst the vessels who will be permitted to follow the Royal yacht when the inspection takes place?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)The ships chartered by the Admiralty for the use of guests will steam through the lines before taking up their berths. There will not be sufficient turning space to permit of their following in the procession.
§ Mr. ASHLEYDo we understand that only the Royal yacht will go down the line?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Royal yacht, the Admiralty yacht and the Commander-in-Chief's yacht—they are all comparatively short vessels.
§ Mr. McKENNAI do not think hon. Members would find the same comfort in smaller vessels.
§ Mr. ASHLEYIs it not the fact that on the last occasion the vessels set apart for hon. Members did go down the line?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, but then there was more turning space. That space will be much more restricted on this occasion.