§ 63. Mr. THORNEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the reasons why work upon the orders for two destroyers, which have been placed with the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan, has not been commenced?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Ammon)The order for these vessels was placed as recently as 2nd February, and the firm is actively engaged on the preparatory work in connection with preparation of drawings and ordering materials. It is not the practice to inform firms when the actual practical work shall commence, but a specified date is laid down for completion.