HC Deb 05 June 1924 vol 174 c1474W
Rear-Admiral SUETER

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the amount of money expended on the German dock; is the lock now efficient; and will it take the new battleships now under construction?

Mr. HODGES

The amount of money expended on the ex-German Floating Dock No. 8 to date is £47,800 for upkeep and £221,525 for alterations to enable the dock to accommodate the new battleships. The dock is efficient, and the alterations will he completed before the two battleships are ready for service.