HC Deb 13 May 1924 vol 173 c1179W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Parliamentry Secretary to the Admiralty whether, in view of the contemplated programme of naval expansion by other Powers, the Government proposes to follow the advice tendered to the late Government by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty as to the standard of ship construction which in their opinion should be observed in respect of naval construction?

Mr. HODGES

The question of the requirements of the Navy during the next 10 years, as regards the replacement of units of the Fleet other than capital ships, has been referred to a Cabinet Committee.