HC Deb 19 May 1909 vol 5 c526W
Sir CLEMENT HILL

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what would be the average number of skilled and unskilled workmen, respectively, employed on the construction of a "Dreadnought" from the time her keel was laid down till she was ready for sea; "what is the total estimated cost of the construction of such a ship and her completion with guns stores, ammunition, etc., ready for sea and what proportion of such cost would be paid in wages; and whether all the workmen employed would be British and all the guns, stores, etc., British made, or, if not, what proportion of either respectively?

Mr. McKENNA

I must refer the hon. Member to the reply circulated to the same question on the 14th May.