§ 87. Mr. Awberyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he has considered the pressing need for greater dry-dock accommodation, for the widening and lengthening of existing dry-docks owing to the increasing length and beams of ships now being constructed; and if he will take steps to bring about these changes without which this industry cannot become fully efficient.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsIn September last the Admiralty Dry Dock Committee was invited to investigate this question, and its report and recommendations are awaited.