§ Mr. HOLMESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether, in giving names of towns to the 9,000-ton cruisers now building or projected, the name of Harwich, which has for so long been associated with the Royal Navy, will be borne in mind?
Lord STANLEYCruisers of the type mentioned are named after cities of the United Kingdom and no departure from this policy is contemplated. The hon. Member may, however, rest assured that the possibility of using the name Harwich for one of His Majesty's vessels will not be overlooked when a suitable opportunity offers.