HC Deb 19 March 1912 vol 35 cc1849-50W
Mr. R. HARCOURT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can give the complement of the German ships "Nassau," "Von der Tann," and "Thuringen"?

Mr. CHURCHILL

As it is the practice of the Admiralty to regard the complements of our own ships as confidential, I regret I cannot give similiar information as regards the ships of other countries.

Mr. R. HARCOURT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he can give the complement of the "King Edward," "Dreadnought," "St. Vincent," "Neptune," and "Orion," and also any figure which may conveniently be possible as to the comparative coal consumption of these types?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I am advised that it is not desirable in the public interest to give the information asked for by my hon. Friend.