HC Deb 04 July 1910 vol 18 cc1327-8
Mr. LONSDALE

asked if the Admiralty had any official information to the effect that Austria would have four battleships of the "Dreadnought" class added to her Navy in 1913, and that in the same year Italy would have four vesels of this type?

Mr. McKENNA

The reply to the first part of the questoin is in the negative. Four vessels of the "Dreadnought" class are provided for in the Italian naval estimates.

Mr. LEE

Will the right hon. Gentleman endeavour to have full information on the subject laid before the House when he introduces the Shipbuilding Vote?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes, I will have all the information which is available.

Mr. LONSDALE

Is the right hon. Gentleman in possession of any information in reference to this question?

Mr. McKENNA

The information I have is that Austria will not have four battleships of the "Dreadnought" class added to her navy in the year 1913.