§ 68. Sir A. HOLBROOKasked the First Lord of the Admiralty when it is proposed to invite contracts for the completion of the new construction programme; and whether it will be possible to get the work in hand to assist in relieving unemployment during the ensuing winter?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Bridgeman)Most of the invitations to tender have already been issued, but the provision in the current' Estimates will not permit of work being started before February next.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the national yards have a prior claim?