§ 77. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is the intention of the Admiralty to retain the torpedo school at Devonport; and, if so, whether the military hospital at Stoke, Devonport, is to be taken over for the purpose, or what other arrangements are to be made?
Mr. ALEXANDERFor some time past the condition of the hulks composing the torpedo school at Devonport has not been regarded as satisfactory, and as some of them will have to be replaced before very long steps are being taken to ascertain the most suitable and economical means of carrying on the torpedo school. A number of factors have to be taken into consideration and it is not possible at this stage to say what course will eventually be adopted.
§ Mr. FOOTWill the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the possibility of reconditioning the hulks which have hitherto been used?