HC Deb 04 July 1911 vol 27 cc973-4
Mr. BURGOYNE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many effective protected or unprotected cruisers, with a 5,000 mile radius of action at economical speed, are possessed by both Germany and Great Britain?

Mr. McKENNA

The information which the hon. Member requires as regards Germany is contained in the "Taschenbuch der Kriegsflotten," 1911, compiled by Kapitanleutnant (retired) D. Weyer. We have no official information which will enable us to check the data therein given. Great Britain possesses fifty effective protected or unprotected cruisers, with a 5,000 mile radius of action, excluding armoured cruisers.

Mr. LEE

Would the right hon. Gentleman arrange to have a copy placed in the Library for the use of Members, with a translation if possible?

Mr. McKENNA

I cannot say as to a translation. The data would have to be worked out. It only gives the coal capacity and speed, and I think the inferences one might draw might vary.