§ Mr. ASHLEYasked when the four cruisers of the "Dartmouth" class were ordered, and what was the contract date for completion; what were the actual dates of commissioning; and how many vessels of the class have been taken in hand for the remedying of defects since being commissioned?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLsubmitted the following information:—
Name. When Ordered. Contract Date for Completion. Date of Commissioning. Period in Dockyard Hands. "Dartmouth" … 13-12-09 13-9-11 24-10-11 9-11-11 to 4-1-12 "Falmouth" … 14-12-09 14-9-11 5-9-11 30-12-11 to 8-3-12 "Weymouth" … 11-12-09 11-9-11 31-10-11 6-12-11 to 12-12-11 "Yarmouth" … 13-12-09 13-9-11 Not yet Commissioned. Not yet delivered by Contractors.