HC Deb 29 June 1910 vol 18 c923
Mr. BURGOYNE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any armoured ships had yet been sanctioned definitely by the Senate for the United States programme, 1910–11?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes, Sir, the Senate have agreed to the building of two battleships?

Mr. BURGOYNE

Can the right hon. Gentleman give me the date when the vessels are likely to be laid down?

Mr. McKENNA

I will inquire.