§ Mr. ATKEYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether there is a floating dock due to this country as part of the German reparations still lying at Hamburg; whether this has necessitated certain vessels proceeding to Hamburg for repairs, which could otherwise have given employment at home; and when it is proposed to bring the floating dock to England?
§ Mr. AMERYA German floating dock allocated to this country is still lying at Hamburg, where it is required for use in preparing for sea a large German liner which is also due to this country. The dock will be brought to England when the liner has been prepared for sea. The Admiralty are not aware that this arrangement has necessitated vessels proceeding to Hamburg for repairs which could otherwise have given employment at home.