HC Deb 15 July 1909 vol 7 c2290
Mr. MIDDLEMORE

asked whether the Government, whilst calling two years the actual period of construction for armoured ships, is still unprepared to anticipate the date of commencement as in Germany, and thus forestall almost certain delays?

Mr. McKENNA

I must ask the hon. Gentleman to excuse me from anticipating the discussion on the Vote which is to take place this month.

Mr. MIDDLEMORE

Will the Admiralty cease to be a party to the hoax on the public that these ships take two years to build, whereas they can be finished in much less time?

Mr. RENWICK

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the date when Vote 8 will be taken?

Mr. McKENNA

That question should be addressed to the Prime Minister.