§ Mr. BURGOYNEasked whether the battleship "Renown" is still considered an effective or reserve unit of the fleet?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe "Renown" is a reserve unit of the Fleet.
§ Mr. BURGOYNEIf the "Renown" is a reserve unit of the fleet, and it is anticipated that she will be required for action, is it hoped by the Admiralty to be able to replace her secondary armament in time to make her an efficient unit for war?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe expression "reserve unit" is a technical expression, as the hon. Gentleman is aware, and is applied to ships which have no great fighting value. The "Renown" is a reserve unit.
§ Mr. BURGOYNEIf the "Renown" is not regarded as having any very great fighting value, will her name be taken off the effective fighting force?
§ Mr. McKENNANo. The "Renown" is properly described for a ship of her class, and there is no need to take her name off the list.