§ Mr. BURGOYNEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty, whether any capital ships recently built have been fitted with armour founded on the Simpson principle; and, if so, which are they?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)No British ships have been fitted with armour founded on the Simpson principle. Whether any other capital ships have been fitted with such armour is a matter outside my knowledge.
§ Mr. BURGOYNECan the right hon. Gentleman give the House an assurance that no Royalty is paid to any foreign country for armour manufactured for British ships?
§ Mr. McKENNAThat does not arise out of the question.