HC Deb 20 December 1933 vol 284 cc1321-2W
Mr. L. SMITH

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will consider naming warships after those towns of the country which are identified with their production; and, in particular, whether the name of the city of Sheffield will be assigned to one of them?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

I shall be glad to bear my hon. Friend's sugges-

Sir H. BETTERTON

Figures for November of each of the years 1930 to 1933 were given in reply to a simliar question by the hon. Member on 14th December. The following table gives corresponding figures for the years 1924 to 1929.

tion in mind when a suitable opportunity presents itself.