15. Mr. J. J. DAVIDSONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many capital ships, super-battleships, of post-war design have been built up to date; and what proportion of those built belong to the British Navy?
Lord STANLEYOnly two capital ships of post-war design have been completed, both of which belong to the Royal Navy. In addition, there are eight building or projected, all of which belong to foreign Powers. This does not include the three completed "Deutschlands" of the German Navy. One capital ship of the Royal Navy and eight of foreign navies were not completed until after the War, but are of war design.
Mr. DAVIDSONIn view of the misrepresentations which have been made in broadcast speeches by Members of the Government, will the Noble Lord be good enough to draw their particular attention to the reply he has given to-day?