HC Deb 19 December 1908 vol 198 cc2315-6
MR. BELLAIRS

To ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can give the total number of battleships

Total number of Battleships
Built. Building, Projected under programme of 1908.
Great Britain 54 6 1
Germany 36 4 3
United States 26 4 2

and 1908, respectively, distinguishing in every case between male and female learners.

(Answered by Mr. Sydney Buxton.) The numbers are as follows—

built, building, and projected under the programmes for the year 1908 for Great Britain, Germany, and the United States, stating also the total for the two latter Powers under the headings of vessels less than eighteen years old from date of laying down, vessels less than thirteen years old, and vessels less than eight years old on 31st December, 1908.

(Answered by Mr. McKenna.)