§ 56. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the desire of the Admiralty to abolish Pembroke dockyard is now of some years' standing; whether he is aware that the Geddes Report recommended that the dockyard should be given up; and whether, in the discussion between the Treasury and the Admiralty on the forthcoming Estimates, he will undertake to facilitate this economy?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI am aware of the facts stated in the question. The Treasury will certainly not impede any efforts to secure economy on Navy Estimates.
§ Commander BELLAIRSDoes that mean that the right hon. Gentleman will 249 assist the Admiralty against the Welsh political battalions?
§ Major HORE-BELISHAWill the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the position of the employés and their families?
§ Mr. SNOWDENAll the relevant circumstances will be taken into consideration.