§ 18. Captain Viscount CURZONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether any appointment has yet been made to the office of Director of Naval Construction; how long this appointment has been vacant; and what is the reason for the delay?
§ The CIVIL LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Hodges)No appointment has yet been made to the post of Director of Naval Construction, which has been vacant since the let January, 1924. As stated in my reply of the 27th February, an announcement on the subject will be made as soon as possible.
§ Viscount CURZONWill the hon. Gentleman answer the last part of the question—what is the reason for the delay in view of the shipbuilding programme of the Navy?
§ Mr. HODGESThe reason for the delay is the subject of consideration.
§ Viscount CURZONIf I put down a question for this day week, will the hon. Gentleman be able to answer it then?
§ Mr. HODGESThat depends on the circumsances which arise.