HC Deb 17 November 1932 vol 270 cc1305-6W
Sir A. KNOX

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of submarines now in the British Navy; and what is their annual cost?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

The number of completed submarines now in the British Navy is 53. The annual cost of their maintenance, including non-effective liability, is £1,417,250. In addition, five submarines are under construction.

Sir A. KNOX

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the number of submarines in the French, Italian, United States, and Japanese navies?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

The numbers of submarines in the French, Italian, United States and Japanese Navies are:—

Built. … Building.
France … 80 29
Italy … 46 29
United States … 82 2
Japan … 60 4