Major DAVIESasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state the amount of money which is expended annually on experiments in connection with new types of armament and equipment?
§ Dr. MACNAMARANo fixed sum is allowed annually for this service. Provision is made year by year to meet the cost of experimental and research work generally, according to the circumstances prevailing at the time the Estimates are prepared. Provision has been made in the Estimates for 1919–20 about to be submitted to the House. If my hon. and818W gallant Friend will repeat his question this day week, I hope to be in a position to furnish him with the information he seeks.