HC Deb 01 July 1931 vol 254 c1255
11. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he now has further information with regard to the French naval programme for 1931–32; and whether the naval attaché credited to His Majesty's Embassy in Paris is making the usual reports?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Ammon)

I have no further information with regard to the French Naval programme for 1931–32. The programme has been voted by the Chamber of Deputies in an amended form, but it has not yet been debated in the Senate. The reply to the latter part of the question is in the affirmative.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Did not the amendment mean that the large capital ship proposed to be constructed has been postponed?

Mr. AMMON

Yes. The Chamber decided to postpone the motion to lay down a battleship.