HC Deb 05 March 1924 vol 170 cc1364-5
32. Sir F. HALL

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what is the present effective battleship strength in tonnage of Great Britain, France, Italy, the United States of America, and Japan; and, if the present naval programmes of these countries are adhered to, what will be the approximate figures by the end of 1925?

Mr. AMMON

As the reply is in tabular form, I will, with the hon.

— At present. End of 1925.
Battleships. Battle Cruisers. Battleships. Battle Cruisers.
Great Britain 18 of 457,000 tons 4 of 122,700 tons 18 of 457,750 tons 4 of 122,700 tons.
France … 9 of 194,420 tons Nil 9 of 194,420 tons Nil.
Italy … … 7 of 133,670 tons Nil 7 of 133,670 tons Nil.
United States 18 of 525,850 tons Nil 18 of 525,850 tons Nil.
Japan … 6 of 191,320 tons 4 of 110,000 tons 6 of 191,320 tons. 4 of 110,000 tons.