HC Deb 23 July 1930 vol 241 c2126
14. Major ROSS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many cruisers designed to carry guns not exceeding 6.1-inch calibre have been actually laid down by the British Empire, the United States of America, Japan, France and Italy, respectively, since 1918?

Mr. ALEXANDER

The figures are as follow:— British Commonwealth of Nations, nil; U.S.A., 8; Japan, 13; Italy, 4; France, 4.

Major ROSS

Does the right hon. Gentleman view our position in this class of ships with unconcern?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I think we have viewed the position quite soundly and exhaustively in the statements which we have made to the House in the last few debates, and I think the country as a whole is satisfied.