"NELSON" AND "RODNEY" BATTLESHIPS.

HC Deb 30 June 1930 vol 240 cc1612-3W

Mr. LAMBERT

asked the First, Lord of the Admiralty the total cost each year of the "Nelson" and "Rodney" battle-ships?

Mr. AMMON

The inclusive annual cost of maintenance in full commission is approximately as follows:

—	"Nelson."*	"Rodney."
	£	£
Direct Expenditure	334,480	297,760
Non-effective liability in respect of retired pay and pensions.	57,700	49,900
Total	392,180	347,660
* As Fleet Flagship of the Atlantic Fleet.