§ 13. Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked how many vessels of the following classes are now in full commission, and how many in commission with nucleus crews, in the British, American, French, Japanese, and Italian navies: Dreadnoughts armed with 12-inch guns; dreadnoughts armed with guns heavier than 12-inch; battle cruisers armed with 12-inch guns; and battle cruisers armed with guns heavier than 12-inch?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAInformation on this subject is given confidentially by our Allies, and cannot, therefore, be made public; neither is it in the public interest at present to publish information as to our own Fleet.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWhen will the Return be published?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAPerhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will put that question, down, and then I may be able to answer it.