HC Deb 20 July 1927 vol 209 c382
9. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many cruisers were added to the Royal Navy during the late War?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Lieut.-Colonel Headlam)

The number of cruisers (excluding battle cruisers) added to the Royal Navy during the late War was 40.