HC Deb 29 July 1910 vol 19 cc2654-5W
Lord CHARLES BERESFORD

asked if it is still intended that the five battleships approved for this year's programme shall not be laid down till January or March next year; and whether it is his intention to ask for a Supplementary Estimate for increasing the sum of £321,114 provided in this year's Navy Estimates as the total amount to be expended on the five battleships approved?

Mr. McKENNA

The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and to the second part in the negative.