HC Deb 12 March 1924 vol 170 c2304
12. Captain Viscount CURZON

asked 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. F. Hodges)

I am now able to announce that Mr. W. J. Berry, C.B., Director of Warship Production, has been appointed to the office of Director of Naval Construction.