§ Mr. STEWARTasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what date may the two river gunboats, provided for in the Estimates of 19127–13, be expected out in China, where their services are urgently needed; where are they being constructed; and what amount of the money voted has been expended upon them up to date?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIt is proposed to commence the construction of these vessels during the next financial year, and they should be ready for service in China towards he end of 1914.