§ Mr. BURGOYNEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether either of the four armoured vessels "Thunderer," "Princess Royal," "Conqueror," and "Monarch" have yet been laid down; and, if not, when is it anticipated that they will actually be commenced?
§ Mr. McKENNAInformation has been received from the various contractors that the first portion of the keel plates of the "Monarch" was laid on 1st April; the keel of the "Conqueror" will be laid tomorrow; the keel of the "Princess Royal" will be laid two or three weeks hence, and that of the "Thunderer" on 13th of this month.
§ Mr. BURGOYNEIs it anticipated that all these four ships will be completed by the end of the financial year 1911–12?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes.