HC Deb 19 April 1939 vol 346 cc354-5
23. Mr. Day

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty particulars of the reports he has received to the effect that the Japanese Government are contemplating building warships armed with 18-inch guns; and whether, in view of this information, His Majesty's Government contemplate changing the plans of the new battleships being laid down by the Admiralty?

Mr. Shakespeare

The answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.

Mr. Day

Have not any inquiries been made to see whether the Press reports were true?