HC Deb 24 July 1929 vol 230 c1275
22. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is the intention of his Department to issue instructions retarding the construction of the new cruiser His Majesty's Ship "Exeter"?

Mr. ALEXANDER

No, Sir. A statement on the Naval construction programme will be made later to-day by the Prime Minister.