§ 20. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked what is the present monthly consumption of coal for the Royal Navy?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAIt has not been possible within the time since my hon. and gallant Friend's question appeared on the Paper to furnish the information for which he asks; neither has publication of such a Return been made in the past. But I can assure him—if I rightly interpret the reason for the question—that the question of economising coal consumption in view of the present supply is constantly before the Board, and frequent instructions have recently been issued upon the point.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYCan I have an answer if I put the question down in a week's time?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI will see.