HC Deb 04 December 1912 vol 44 c2269
14. Mr. KING

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has received any offer from persons in India to furnish a fleet of battleships and other war vessels for the defence of British Imperial possessions: and, if so, what answer has been given?

Mr. CHURCHILL

No such offer has been received by the Admiralty.

Mr. KING

Have any negotiations preparatory to an offer been made?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Not that I know of.

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