HC Deb 12 February 1930 vol 235 cc431-2W
Mr. WEST RUSSELL

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the average number of men borne in the British, American, and Japanese fleets, and the total tonnage of these fleets in 1914 and 1929, respectively?

Mr. ALEXANDER

The following are the approximate figures for personnel:

— 1914. 1929.
United States of America 67,258 114,500
Japan 50,645 85,000
Great Britain (not including the Dominions). 146,047 98,023
Dominions (approximate numbers). 5,000 8,000

The following are the total tonnages of completed warships in the classes named: