§ 5. Colonel YATEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Admiralty has yet made up its mind as to which of the routes proposed for the Forth and Clyde Ship Canal will best serve the purposes of the Admiralty; and, if not, when their decision in the matter will be announced?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)The views of the Admiralty and the views of other interests concerned will be fully considered by His Majesty's Government. The decision, when taken, will be that of His. Majesty's Government, and I am not in a position to forecast its probable date.
§ Dr. MACNAMARANo, Sir.
§ Colonel YATEHow many years has Rosyth been under construction now, and how many years has the canal been under consideration?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAWith great respect, I do not think Rosyth arises out of this question.