§ Mr. GRETTONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can give an estimate of the aggregate sums already spent by contractors on equipment and machinery which are necessary for building the four extra ships to be laid down on 1st April, 1910?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe reply to the hon. Member's question is in the negative. The contractors do not furnish us with such information.
§ Mr. GRETTONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if any and, if so, what expenditure will be incurred before 31st March, 1910, in preparations for laying down the hulls of the four additional battleships?
§ Mr. McKENNAAs tenders have not yet been invited for these ships, it is impossible to state what expenditure will be incurred.