HC Deb 17 February 1926 vol 191 c1910
23. Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty when the oil tanks now being erected at Trincomalee will be completed; and whether it is intended that they shall be available at any time to merchants vessels as well as to vessels of His Majesty's Navy?

Mr. DAVIDSON

It is anticipated that these oil tanks will be completed in April, 1926. The oil fuel would only be available for issue to merchant vessels in case of emergency.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

May I ask what the cost has been, and whether it includes the cost of building of railway through 120 miles of country?

Mr. DAVIDSON

I must have notice of that question.