HC Deb 20 May 1909 vol 5 c570
Captain W. V. FABER

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state how many out of the 175 British torpedo destroyers were launched before the year 1899; and how many of the 97 German destroyers were launched before that date?

The Hon. and Gallant MEMBER

had also given notice of the following question: To ask the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state the actual forces of battleships built and building in Britain, Germany, and the United States respectively?

Mr. McKENNA

For the reply to this question and the next by the hon. Member I must refer him to the Return issued last week in compliance with the Motion of my right hon. Friend the Member for the Forest of Dean (Sir Charles W. Dilke), which will give him all the information he desires.