HC Deb 26 February 1919 vol 112 cc1723-4
15. Lieutenant - Colonel BURGOYNE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any naval units and, if so, which have been handed over to the Commonwealth of Australia; and whether if requests be put forward by the self-governing Dominions they will receive similar consideration?

Mr. LONG

An offer has been made to the Commonwealth Government of six modern destroyers and six modern submarines. Two submarines have been presented to the Dominion of Canada. Requests put forward by other self-governing Dominions will receive sympathetic consideration. My hon. and gallant Friend is no doubt aware that the Australian Navy is in an advanced stage of development.

Lieutenant-Colonel BURGOYNE

May I ask if the two submarines presented to Canada are the same two that were taken from Canada?

Mr. LONG

I really could not say off-hand.

Lieutenant-Colonel BURGOYNE

Or are they additional?