§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department, with reference to the war vessels now under construction in France and Italy to the orders of Rumania, Argentine, Turkey, Greece and Persia, whether an opportunity was given to this country to submit tenders for these vessels or whether an effort was made to obtain the orders for this country?
§ Mr. W. R. SMITHAs regards the orders for war vessels for the Argentine, Turkey and Greece, the answer to both parts of this question is in the affirmative. My hon. Friend has no information in regard to the orders for Rumania and Persia to which reference is made, and the short time available has made it impossible to conduct the necessary inquiries.