HC Deb 12 June 1912 vol 39 c849
23. Mr. MIDDLEMORE

asked what are the names, displacements, and nominal speeds of the merchant ships auxiliary to the German Navy; and what armament they are intended to carry?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The figures asked for are as follows:—

France—
Launched 8
Completed by 1st Jan., 1916 13
Italy—
Launched 4
Completed by 1st Jan., 1916 6
Austria-Hungary—
Launched 2
Completed by 1st Jan., 1916 4
These figures may be affected by new construction of which we know nothing at present.