§ 15. Captain R. TERRELLasked First Lord of the Admiralty how many war vessels of any sort have been sold and scrapped since the Armistice; and what is the sum realised from each process for the nation?
§ Sir J. CRAIGIt is assumed that the hon. Member is referring to vessels of all descriptions, the property of the Admiralty, used by the Admiralty in the War for warlike purposes. The total of vessels "sold" is 1,231, and the sum realised is approximately £10,024,000. The number of vessels "scrapped" is 638, and the sum realised is approximately £3,464,000.
§ Captain TERRELLHave any of the vessels been sold to foreign countries, and, if so, were they sold complete with their guns?
§ Sir J. CRAIGI have in mind a few ships, but if the hon. Gentleman wants specific information, perhaps he will put down a question.
§ Captain TERRELLTo which countries were they sold?
§ Sir J. CRAIGFor the sake of accuracy, it would be better to put down a question.
§ Colonel CLAUDE LOWTHERWere not most of these vessels supposed to be obsolete?
§ Sir J. CRAIGYes.