HC Deb 11 February 1932 vol 261 cc1059-60W
Mr. ALBERY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty why Dutch tugs were employed to take the battleship "Emperor of India" from Southampton to Rosyth for breaking-up purposes; and the horse-power of the tugs employed?

Lord STANLEY

The "Emperor of India" was sold to a firm of ship- breakers prior to her removal from the dockyard, and the towage is arranged by the buyers. I have no information regarding the horse-power of the tugs employed.

Mr. ALBERY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what public expense was incurred in refloating the "Emperor of India"?

Lord STANLEY

The information requested by the hon. Member is not available at the moment, but I will communicate with him again as soon as possible.