Supplementary Estimates.

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Navy. – in the House of Commons am ar 8 Gorffennaf 1925.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Robert Boothby Mr Robert Boothby , Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire Eastern

19.

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he proposes to introduce any Supplementary Estimates this Session; and, if so, when?

Photo of Mr William Bridgeman Mr William Bridgeman , Oswestry

I hope that an announcement on this subject will be made in the near future.

Captain BENN:

Does that mean that a Supplementary Estimate will be presented before we separate for the Summer Recess?

Photo of Mr William Bridgeman Mr William Bridgeman , Oswestry

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to an answer given by the Prime Minister on that subject.

Photo of Mr Carlyon Bellairs Mr Carlyon Bellairs , Maidstone

In view of the fact that this information in regard to the shipbuilding programme is usually available at the beginning of the Session, or well before the Budget, can the right hon. Gentleman say whether he is doing his level best to induce the Cabinet to come to a decision?

Photo of Mr Ernest Thurtle Mr Ernest Thurtle , Shoreditch

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the country does not desire any further expenditure in this direction?