§ Mr. MOLTENOasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the date of construction, the tonnage, the cost, and gun power of the ships "Resolution," "Renown," "Scylla," "Forte," and other warships which have recently been sold; and if he will state what price was realised by the sale of each ship, respectively?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe particulars asked for are as follows:—
— Date of Completion. Tonnage. Gun Power. Cost. Price. Realised. £ £ "Resolution" November, 1893 14,150 4–13.5 in., 10–6 in. 875,522 35,650 "Renown" January, 1897 12,350 4–10 in., 10–6 in. 709,706 39,000 "Forte" January, 1895 4,360 2–6 in., 8–4.7 in. 240,571 18,500 "Scylla" April, 1893 3,400 2–6 in., 6–4.7 in. 176,655 11,800 In addition to the above the following ships have recently been sold:— "Royal Oak" June, 1894 14,150 4–13.5 in., 10–6 in. 899,272 36,500 "Medea" May, 1889 2,800 6–4.7 in. 164,542 10,375 "Barham" July, 1891 1,830 6–4.7 in. 113,702 7,305