§ Rear-Admiral BEAMISHasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will give a tabulated statement showing, for the United States of America, Japan, France, Italy, and the British Empire, respectively, the numbers of cruisers, destroyers, and submarines built, building, and projected since 11th November, 1918, and which, in the opinion of the Admiralty, are considered as of post-War design?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANin the opinion of the Admiralty, ships laid down since the Armistice may generally be considered as of post-War design. Since that date, 5 cruisers have been laid down by the British Empire, 19 by Japan, 5 by France, 2 by Italy, and 10 by the United States of America, making a total of 41. 197 destroyers (including leaders) have also been laid down, made up of 4 by the British Empire, 54 by Japan, 24 by France, 21 by Italy, and 94 by America. During the same period, 2 submarines have been laid down by the British Empire, 45 by Japan, 23 by France, 4 by Italy, and 33 by the United States of America, making a total of 107. As regards vessels projected, my hon. and gallant Friend will find full particulars in Command Paper No. 2349.