§ Mr. KENNEDYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that H.M.S. "Furious" has been lying for a considerable time in dry dock at Rosyth, prior to being dismantled for commission; if he is aware that the material for refitment is now lying at Rosyth and that the work of refitting the vessel is estimated to occupy a period of 15 months; and if he can state the reasons for the recent decision to take the "Furious" to Portsmouth to be refitted, instead of carrying out the work at Rosyth?
§ Mr. AMERYH.M.S. "Furious" is under reconstruction at. Rosyth, and her transfer to a southern yard is contemplated as a consequence of the decision to reduce Rosyth. The work is of such a magnitude that it could not be carried out in reasonable time by the reduced establishment.