§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked how many armoured ships, cruisers, and destroyers have in the last twelve months been taken in hand for alteration or repair within six months of the date of their first commissioning; and what is the total cost of such alteration and repair, and by whom is it borne?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI regret that it is found impossible to complete the required information for a few days, and I shall be glad if the hon. Member will be good enough to postpone his question for a week.