HC Deb 24 February 1937 vol 320 cc1976-7
22. Mr. Chorlton

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what vessels in the new programme will be propelled by Diesel engines?

Sir S. Hoare

Eight submarines and four auxiliary craft of the 1936 Programme will be propelled by Diesel engines. I am not at present able to make any statement with regard to the 1937 Programme.

Mr. Bellenger

Will the new capital ships that are to be laid down be driven by oil?

Sir S. Hoare

I think the hon. Member had better await the Navy Estimates.