§ Mr. LONSDALEasked whether the Government have decided to lay down eight first-class battleships during the current financial year?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have nothing at present to add to previous statements.
§ Mr. LONSDALEHas the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the statement made a few days ago by Lord Charles Beresford that he considered it absolutely necessary to lay down eight battleships this year?