§ 25 Viscount CURZONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether there is any official paper, publication, or source of information to which an hon. Member can refer in order to ascertain what are the requirements of the post-War fleet; and, if no such papers are available, will he grant a return giving this information?
§ Mr. LONGI would refer my Noble and gallant Friend to the statement I published with the Navy Estimates for 1920–1921.
§ Viscount CURZONIs the statement inclusive?
§ 26. Viscount CURZONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether sales of ships of the Royal Navy, together with the relative strength of the post-War fleet, have been as yet considered by the Committee of Imperial Defence; and, if not, whether it will be part of the duties of this Committee to consider the question of relative strength of the Royal Navy?
§ Mr. LONGThe disposal of surplus ships of war is dealt with by the Admiralty. Any questions as to the functions of the Committee of Imperial Defence should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister.