HC Deb 12 February 1913 vol 48 cc917-8
3. Mr. HUNT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what will be the number of fully-manned, fully-commissioned modern large destroyers Stationed in British ports in January, 1914; and what will be the number of similar destroyers possessed by Germany at that time?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)

By January, 1914, there will be 110 large modern destroyers in home waters, in- cluding the "Swift," if the proper number of the "Dragon" class has been delivered. In January, 1914, it is anticipated that there will be seventy-seven German destroyers organised in flotillas, which, if not actually in commission, may be regarded as instantly ready, full crews being provided for them permanently.