§ 74. Sir J. Langford-Holtasked the Secretary of State for Defence what stocks of anchors and cables are maintained at Singapore; and how long this supply will last at the present rate of consumption.
§ Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu127 anchors and 692 lengths of cable for ships, and six anchors and 76 lengths of chain for moorings. For items like these there are no fixed rates of issue; we need enough to put right any loss or damage or failures without delay.