§ MR. LONSDALE (Armagh, Mid.)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is able to state the number and description of the big guns to be carried by the new German battleship "Posen;" the total weight of metal discharged in one round from all her guns; the weight of metal capable of being discharged in one broadside; the number and description of guns which can be fired straight ahead; and whether he can give the corresponding details with respect to H.M.S. "St. Vincent."
§ MR. McKENNAI am unable to give the information desired with regard to the armament of the "Posen," so that no comparative statement with regard to the armament of this ship and the "St. Vincent" can be prepared.
§ MR. LONSDALEDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think it desirable to take steps to make himself acquainted with these facts?
§ MR. MCKENNAIf the hon. Gentleman can help me to discover the armament of the "Posen" I shall be extremely glad.
§ MR. LONSDALEIt is not my job.