HC Deb 23 July 1913 vol 55 cc2020-1
1. Mr. FREDERICK HALL (Dulwich)

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether a Special Committee is now considering the question of the supply of oil fuel for the Navy; if so, whether the Committee is dealing with the question of the kinds of oil best fitted for the purposes required; and when it is expected that the Report of the Committee will be issued?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

I assume that the hon. Member refers to a technical Committee of the Royal Commission. I can only refer him to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to the hon. Member for Chippenham a week ago.

Mr. F. HALL

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the House some information as to the result the Committee have arrived at? We know nothing about it.

Dr. MACNAMARA

A reply has been given.