§ 66. Commander SOUTHBYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the 12 cruisers now in reserve commission are ready for full commissioning and immediate service; and, if not, what period would elapse before they would be in all respects ready for sea?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Ammon)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; as to the second part, the periods would vary according to the condition of the ships, and the nature of the emergency which required their being put in full commission.
§ Commander SOUTHBYCan the hon. Gentleman give the longest period that would elapse?