§ Mr. BURGOYNEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty, if he would state on what dates the battleships "Texas" and "New York" were laid down for the United States; the "Jean Bart" and "Courbet" for France; and when it was anticipated they would be commissioned?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)According to our informa- 1884 tion, the "Texas and "New York" are not yet laid down, and the dates of their completion are not known. The "Jean Bart" was laid down on the 10th November, 1910, and the "Courbet" on the 1st September, 1910. Both ships are to be ready for commissioning on the 1st August, 1913.