§ Sir J. Nallasked the Secretary of State for War how many sea-going craft or vessels of all classes are maintained by the War Office; whether any new seagoing craft of any description are now on order; and whether the Admiralty was consulted on the design and cost of such craft before the orders were placed?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThere are 69 seagoing craft. There are nine vessels on order. One of these is of commercial design. In connection with the design and cost of the other eight there has been collaboration with the Admiralty and Air Ministry.