§ 52. Mr. Albuasked the First Lord of the Admiralty when he expects to receive the report of the Committee on the Review of Admiralty Organisation.
§ Mr. J. P. L. ThomasThe Committee has made two Reports: a third report will be made later.
§ Mr. AlbuCan the First Lord say whether as a result of the Report there has been any re-organisation of the Admiralty, and has it had any effect on the management of Her Majesty's Dockyards?
§ Mr. ThomasThere has been an internal Admiralty inquiry, which of course takes into review the headquarters of the dockyard organisation. Yes, I think I can say it has had some effect.
§ Mr. StokesIs the First Lord aware that in the trade Her Majesty's dockyards are considered to be notoriously inefficient?
§ Mr. ThomasI really cannot accept that statement from the right hon. Member.
§ Mr. StokesThey are.