HC Deb 09 November 1926 vol 199 cc878-9
64. Mr. AMMON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the fact that there are five armour-plate plants in this country, and that one of these is enough to make all the armour-plate required for the cruisers allowed under the. Washington Convention until the year 1931, he is taking steps to induce the manufacturers to maintain their plants and their technical staffs so that these may be in existence in 1931 when the building of heavy ships may be resumed?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Bridgeman)

Yes, Sir, and the necessary steps have been completed