HC Deb 20 July 1916 vol 84 c1190
73. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the date on which the Fleet was mobilised for the summer manœuvres in 1914, and the date on which it was intended to demobilise?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The test mobilisation in 1914 was arranged for the period 15th July to 25th July, 1914.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Then the question cannot arise that the Fleet was mobilised on the 1st and 2nd August, because the Fleet was already mobilised?

Dr. MACNAMARA

What does arise is the answer I have given, namely, that it was intended to demobilise on 25th July, 1914.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

If the right hon. Gentleman will allow me

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member has had a very plain answer to a specific question. I ask him to ask the next question.

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