§ Major HORE-BELISHAasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can see his way to recommend the grant of separation allowance to ratings under the age of 25 years, in order that these ratings may be enabled to marry if they so desire or, if married, to
— Laid down since 12th November 1921, the date of the 1st meeting of the Washington Conference. Projected on 21st May, 1924, not yet laid down. Battleships. Light Cruisers. Flotilla Leaders and Destroyers. S/Ms. Minelayer. Light Cruisers. Flotilla Leaders and Destroyers. Submarines. Great Britain 2 — — 1 1* 5 2 — U.S.A. — — — 1 — 8† 12‡ 7‡ Japan — 7 18 17 — 6 19 20 France — 3 9 9 — 4 6§ 33 48§ 28 42§ 2 15 14 Italy — — 5 — — 2 4 4 * Authorised by Programme presented to Parliament in July, 1921. † A Bill to authorise these Light Cruisers is now before Congress. ‡ Authorised under 1916 Programme, but for which no money has yet been voted. § Not yet authorised.