HC Deb 15 May 1912 vol 38 c1109
Mr. GODFREY COLLINS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty, if he could say the extra amount to be spent on new construction during the present financial year under the new German Navy Bill, at present being considered by the Reichstag?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The extra amount to be spent on new construction during the present financial year under the new German Navy Bill, is £342,466, of which, according to the Supplementary Estimates also under consideration, £97,847 is to be devoted to providing airships and for experiments therewith, the remainder being for submarines.

Mr. GODFREY COLLINS

Does the right hon. Gentleman anticipate any necessity for a Supplementary Estimate for new construction this year?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I shall certainly have to present a Supplementary Estimate.