HC Deb 30 June 1909 vol 7 c366
Mr. GRETTON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what mark of 12-inch gun is carried on board the "Lord Nelson," "Dreadnought," "Invincible," and" Bellerophon"?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)

It is not desirable to make public details of the armament of His Majesty's ships.

Mr. C. BELLAIRS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this information is stamped on the breach end of all guns, and can be read by every man on board ship, and seen by every sightseer who may visit the vessels at Southend? Why, then, is the information refused?

Mr. McKENNA

I am not aware of that.

Mr. BELLAIRS

It is the case.