HC Deb 14 October 1912 vol 42 c770
37. Lord CHARLES BERESFORD

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any new British battleships are being designed for burning oil fuel exclusively; and, if so, whether he will state the number?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Such questions about the design of new or projected battleships are not in harmony with the public interest, and I must ask the House to support me in declining to answer them.