§ Mr. CHARLES CRAIGasked, assuming that Great Britain, Germany, and the United States have each completed their 1911–12 programme by 1st April, 1914, how many "Dreadnoughts" and how many "Invincibles" will each nation have completed at that date?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe figures asked for by the hon. Member are as follows:—
The latter figure includes one "Invincible" building for Great Britain at the charge of the New Zealand Government, but is exclusive of one "Invincible" building for the Commonwealth of Australia.
Great Britain. "Dreadnoughts" … … 22 "Invincibles" … … 9
Germany. "Dreadnoughts" … … 16 "Invincibles" … … 5 United States "Dreadnoughts" … … 12 "Invincibles" … … 0
§ Mr. CHARLES CRAIGasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state how 2576W many pre-"Dreadnought" battleships less than fifteen years old will be possessed by Great Britain, Germany, and the United States, respectively, on 1st April, 1914, and how many less than twelve years old?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe figures asked for by the hon. Member are as follows:—
Under fifteen years old: Great Britain … … … 23 Germany … … … 18 United States … … … 16 Under twelve years old: Great Britain … … … 12 Germany … … … 10 United States … … … 13