HC Deb 27 May 1909 vol 5 cc1377-8
Sir BERKELEY SHEFFIELD

asked the Prime Minister if he will now state what arrangements have been made, and what progress has been effected in the matter of orders for gun-mountings in respect of the four "Dreadnoughts" which may shortly he ordered, in addition to the four ships for which provision has already been made?

Mr. McKENNA

As explained in the Debate on the 29th March last, arrange ments were made for such an extension of the plant of the gun-mounting manufacturers as would meet the requirements referred to.