HC Deb 09 March 1931 vol 249 cc809-10
77. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty, with reference to the naval construction programme of 1931, whether he can say in which of the Royal Dockyards the two cruisers, one leader, two stoops, one submarine, and the tender for His Majesty's Ship "Vernon" will be built?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Ammon)

My right hon. Friend hopes to make a statement on this matter on Wednesday.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Can the hon. Member say whether the fact that no cruiser has been allotted to Devonport will mean a decrease in employment?

Mr. AMMON

No, there will be no decrease in employment there.