HC Deb 22 July 1925 vol 186 c2187
50. Captain BENN

asked the Prime Minister if he can now state the Government s programme of naval construction?

45. Major HORE-BELISHA

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now make an announcement of the Government's proposals for naval construction?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

I hope that a statement will be made to-morrow.

Captain BENN

Will a Supplementary Estimate be needed before the House rises?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think not. I have answered that several times. I believe that the answer will emerge in reply to a question to-morrow.

Colonel GRETTON

Will the statement be one that can be debated, or will the debate be deferred until the Estimates?

The PRIME MINISTER

The statement will toe in answer to a question, and naturally, if there be any Estimate, there will be a debate, or on the Navy Estimates.