HC Deb 10 March 1937 vol 321 cc1139-40
34. Miss Ward

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he has information to give the House regarding the 1937 naval programme?

Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the information:

Lord Stanley

The printed statement recently circulated with the 1937 Navy Estimates indicates the numbers of vessels of various types included in the 1937 new construction programme, and the building allocation as between His Majesty's Dockyards and private contractors is shown on pages 374–391 of the Estimates. Distribution of orders to the several shipbuilding firms will be announced as and when contracts are placed.

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