HC Deb 25 February 1914 vol 58 c1742
6. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked how many of the new airships are equipped, or to be equipped, with firing platforms above the gas container for the purpose of attacking aeroplanes flying above them?

Mr. CHURCHILL

A suitable armament will be provided for the new airships varying with the type. I can give no technical details.

Mr. BURGOYNE

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of including in the Estimates details of the airships and of the number possessed by other Powers?

Mr. CHURCHILL

We must consider how far details can be given. I see no objection to a statement of the numbers.