HC Deb 13 November 1912 vol 43 cc1964-5
9. Mr. MIDDLEMORE

asked on what dates the British and German armoured ships of the 1911–12 programme were laid down?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The dates of laying down the British ships are as follows:—

"Iron Duke" … 15th January, 1912.
"Marlborough" … 25thJanuary, 1912.
"Benbow" … 30th May, 1912.
"Delhi" … 31st May, 1912.
"Tiger" … 20th June, 1912
We have no official information as regards Germany.