HC Deb 08 July 1936 vol 314 cc1172-3
12. Mr. A. HENDERSON

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any notification has yet been received from the Government of the United States of their announced intention, in view of the non-adherence of Japan to the London Naval Treaty, 1936, to construct capital ships with 16-inch guns instead of with 14-inch guns?

Viscount CRANBORNE

No, Sir.

Mr. HENDERSON

Is the Minister aware of the statement made last week by the acting-Secretary to the Navy, to the effect that the United States intended to change her policy on those grounds?

Viscount CRANBORNE

No notification has been received from the Government of the United States.