Trincomalee (Buildings and Stores).

HC Deb 29 July 1910 vol 19 cc2658-9W

Viscount DALRYMPLE

asked whether the buildings and stores at Trincomalee have been under proper custody since it was abandoned as a naval station?

Mr. McKENNA

The portions of the naval establishment at Trincomalee that are not in use have been under the charge of a European and several native caretakers since the yard itself was closed. With the exception of coal, which is in safe custody, there are no naval stores at Trincomalee.

Viscount DALRYMPLE

asked what is going to be done with the guns from Trincomalee, which are at present lying about unprotected on the Galle face at Colombo?

Mr. McKENNA

There are no naval service guns at Trincomalee.

Viscount DALRYMPLE

asked whether the mines which used to guard the harbour at Trincomalee were merely hauled up on the beach and abandoned there?

Mr. McKENNA

The mines at Trincomalee which were not required either by the Army or Navy were ordered in 1906 to be emptied of their explosives, and disposed of at the discretion of the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies.