HC Deb 13 July 1909 vol 7 c1845
Mr. MIDDLEMORE

asked how many destroyers there are in the British, French, United States and German Navies with a trial speed of 30 knots or over?

Mr. McKENNA

The numbers are as follows:—

Great Britain … … … 67
France … … … 9
United States … … … Nil
Germany … … … 27

Mr. MIDDLEMORE

How many of these 07 English destroyers can maintain their speed now?

Mr. McKENNA

Given a limited distance and smooth water, and I should think the whole of them would. I should not think they would for a long distance.

Mr. MIDDLEMORE

Does the right hon. Gentleman mean more than 100 yards?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes.