§ 41. Mr. Dayasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty particulars, according to the latest information he has received, of the number of battleships that have been built by the Japanese Government carrying guns of a larger size than 14 inches?
§ Mr. ShakespeareThe battleships "Nagato" and "Mutsu," completed in 1920 and 1921 respectively, are the only Japanese ships mounting guns larger than 14 inch which are known to have been completed before the London Naval Treaty (1930) expired on 31st December, 1936.
§ Mr. ShakespeareNo, Sir, we have no reliable information on this subject.