HC Deb 02 June 1913 vol 53 c563
10. Sir W. BYLES

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many merchant ships have now been supplied with guns by the Admiralty to defend them against their hypothetical enemies?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Churchill)

Two ships.

Sir W. BYLES

Have there been any naval engagements yet?

Mr. CHURCHILL

No, Sir.