§ 68. Mr. Dayasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what will be the total cost of warships, inclusive of guns, torpedoes, and ammunition, which it has been decided to commence this financial year; and can he give an estimate of the total cost of any necessary replacements to the present tonnage?
§ The Civil Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Kenneth Lindsay)I presume that the hon. Member has in mind the 1937 new construction programme. The total estimated cost of the vessels of this programme, including the items mentioned in the question, is about £62,000,000. As regards the second part of the question, I am unable to discover precisely what information the hon. Member desires.
§ Mr. DayWill the hon. Gentleman give information as to what will be the cost of ammunition, torpedoes, and other materials?
§ Mr. LindsayPerhaps the hon. Member will put that question on the Paper.