HC Deb 23 November 1931 vol 260 cc52-3W
Mr. CHORLTON

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what steps have been taken with respect to the oil engines for the proposed cruisers; and if those of German design made under licence here will be used or will British engines be adopted?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

The hon. Member is under a misapprehension. Steam turbine-driven propelling machinery will be fitted in the cruisers of the 1931 programme.