§ 14. Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked how many battleships, armoured cruisers, and protected cruisers, respectively, were in full commission with the British Fleet in September, 1904, and what are the corresponding numbers at the present time?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe information asked for is as follows:—
| In September, 1904— | |
| Battleships | 33 |
| Armoured cruisers | 15 |
| Protected cruisers | 57 |
| Present time— | |
| Battleships and battle cruisers | 35 |
| Armoured cruisers | 20 |
| Protected cruisers | 37 |