§ Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Admiralty will supply the following tools for the use of electricians of His Majesty's ships, namely, set of I type, set of chasers, 8 to 24 threads, Whitworth thread gauge, set of small carriers, set of small tools for instrument repairs, small surfacing plate and scribing block, small American brace in lieu of Archimedean, and milling attachment of lathe; and whether he is aware that electricians have to borrow these tools from other parts of the ship, which causes confusion?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe general question of tools is under consideration, and considerable additions have already been made. It would not be economical to provide all departments with the same tools, and a certain amount of borrowing must take place; but, with proper organisation, confusion should not arise from this cause.