HC Deb 05 August 1913 vol 56 c1273
74. Mr. EYRES-MONSELL

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will consider the advisability of constructing all future oil tanks below ground and placing them as far as possible from the sea?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Churchill)

The hon. and gallant Member may rest assured that no aspect of this important question will be overlooked by the Admiralty. The problem presented is that of striking a balance between advantages and disadvantages.