HC Deb 01 November 1909 vol 12 c1431
Mr. ARTHUR LEE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the large armoured vessels which have recently been offered as contributions to the British Navy by certain of the self-governing Colonies are in addition to, or included in, the eight large armoured vessels sanctioned by Parliament during the present Session?

Mr. McKENNA

The large armoured vessels offered by the Australian and New Zealand Governments are not included in the eight armoured ships sanctioned by Parliament this Session?