§ Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty is he is aware that His Majesty's Ship "Effingham" was designed for service in the North Sea, and that the ship is unsuited for service in the tropics, being a very hot ship and inadequately ventilated; that the ship's galley was so ill ventilated that it had to be rebuilt; and if he will call for a report before this ship is sent to the East India Station?
Mr. DAVIDSONThe vessels of "Effingham" class were designed for general service and not primarily for the North Sea. When it was decided to send "Effingham" to the East Indies Station, particular attention was given to the requirements for a ship serving in such a specially hot climate, and having regard to the latest experience with cruisers in the tropics and experience gained as a result of the world cruise. Amongst other items, it was considered desirable to alter the position of the galley and to add to the general ventilation. The ship is considered suitable for the East Indies Station, and no further report is considered to be necessary.