§ Mr. ASHLEYasked how many protected cruisers, not including unprotected cruisers or vessels of other classes, have been launched for the British and German Navies, respectively, since the beginning of 1907?
§ Mr. McKENNANine protected cruisers have been launched for the British Navy since the beginning of 1907. This figure does not include five unarmoured vessels of the "Boadicea" type. Nine protected cruisers have been launched for the German Navy since the same date.
§ Mr. ASHLEYIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with that comparison of strength?
§ Mr. McKENNANo, sir; the hon. Gentleman must not suppose that these figures exhaust the strength of the respective countries.