"Dreadnoughts" (Date of Laying Down).

HC Deb 03 May 1911 vol 25 c409

Mr. MIDDLEMORE

asked the latest date, according to the building period allowed in current contracts, on which ships of the "Dreadnought" type can be laid down for the British Fleet for completion in 1913?

Mr. McKENNA

As the current contracts for large armoured ships are for completion in two years, the latest date would be 31st December, 1911.