§ Mr. BURGOYNEasked whether either of the four contingent armoured vessels of the 1909–10 programme have yet been laid down; and, if so, the date when they were commenced?
§ Mr. McKENNANone of these vessels have yet been laid down, but work in connection with the preparation and collection of materials for guns, gun-mountings, machinery, and hull has been in progress since January.
§ Mr. BURGOYNEIs it anticipated that all these vessels will be laid down by 1st April as stated by His Majesty's Ministers?
§ Mr. McKENNAThese vessels will be laid down as stated by His Majesty's Ministers in time to secure their completion by March, 1912.