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5.
Mr. MIDDLEMORE
asked how many light cruisers, not over ten years launched, are possessed by Great Britain and Germany, respectively?
Mr. CHURCHILL
The number for Great Britain is thirty-two (including the "Melbourne"). The number for Germany is twenty-one.
Mr. MIDDLEMORE
Does our number include those that were formerly called scouts?
Mr. CHURCHILL
Yes.
6.
Mr. MIDDLEMORE
asked when the eight light cruisers, formerly known as scouts, were paid off in order that their rearmament might be taken in hand; when in each case the work of rearmament was actually begun; and what are the estimated dates for the completion of the work?
Mr. CHURCHILL
I see no advantage in entering into these details. Similar details are not available in regard to other countries. I have already given the expected dates of completion.