HC Deb 21 February 1933 vol 274 cc1596-7
72. Dr. J. WILLIAMS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is proposed to lay down in replacement tonnage two cruisers of 7,000 tons and two cruisers of 5,000 tons each for completion before 31st December, 1936, or whether in the interests of disarmament and economy these ships, which might be built under the London Treaty of 1930, will not be built?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Sir Bolton Eyres Monsell)

While it would be undesirable to anticipate the presentation of the Naval Estimates to Parliament, the hon. Member may rest assured that in their preparation the obligations both of disarmament and economy are being fully considered.