HC Deb 03 November 1920 vol 134 c345
15. Captain R. TERRELL

asked 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. CRAIG

It 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 TERRELL

Have any of the vessels been sold to foreign countries, and, if so, were they sold complete with their guns?

Sir J. CRAIG

I have in mind a few ships, but if the hon. Gentleman wants specific information, perhaps he will put down a question.

Captain TERRELL

To which countries were they sold?

Sir J. CRAIG

For the sake of accuracy, it would be better to put down a question.

Colonel CLAUDE LOWTHER

Were not most of these vessels supposed to be obsolete?

Sir J. CRAIG

Yes.

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