§ Mr. BURGOYNEasked whether tenders have been called for for the destroyers of the programme 1911–12, and to what type the vessels proposed will belong?
§ Mr. McKENNATenders for a certain number of destroyers of the 1911–12 programme have been called for. It is not in the public interest to give particulars of the design at this stage.
§ Mr. BURGOYNEMay I ask whether it is not the fact that the right hon. Gentleman has asked for tenders for ships, the money for which has not yet been voted by this House?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes. That is according to the practice of a great many years.