HC Deb 26 November 1925 vol 188 c1634W
Sir F. WISE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of warships on the 30th June, 1914, and on the 31st October, 1925?

Mr. DAVIDSON

Information regarding the number of ships on the effective list of the Royal Navy on the 30th June, 1914, are not readily available, and, with my hon. Friend's permission, I will give the number on 31st March, 1914, namely, 545. The corresponding number for 31st October, 1925, is 468.

Details art as follow:

the hon. and gallant Member that the interests of British firms will be always borne in mind in all negotiations in any way connected with the disposal of these vessels.