HC Deb 23 July 1931 vol 255 cc1667-8
46. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister whether consideration has now been given to the desirability of a moratorium in warship building in connection with the European financial crisis, including the construction of artillery, tanks, and other warlike equipment?

Mr. THOMAS

The answer is in the negative.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Does that mean that, while we have this extraordinary economic situation, we are all going on piling up armaments just the same?

Mr. SMITHERS

Who is?

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

All the nations concerned?

Mr. SMITHERS

Except ourselves.