HC Deb 21 December 1938 vol 342 cc2861-2
32. Commander Sir Archibald Southby

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, how many cruisers, destroyers, and sloops were built and launched between November, 1924, and July, 1929?

Mr. Shakespeare

Thirteen cruisers, six destroyers and two sloops were launched in this country for the Royal Navy from November, 1924, to July, 1929. In addition, two cruisers for the Royal Australian Navy were launched.

Sir A. Southby

How many of these ships were in the 1923 and 1924 programmes?

Mr. Shakespeare

In the 1924 programme there were five cruisers and two destroyers. I have not the figures for 1923.

Mr. Davidson

Will any of these ships be allocated to Spanish waters?

Mr. Ede

Are all these ships still in commission?

Mr. Shakespeare

Yes, Sir.