Turning treaty allowances into a British building cadence

Britain could treat its own tonnage and the five unfilled Dominion allocations as one coordinated order book. One estimate produces six battleships and six battlecruisers over roughly eight years, followed by alternatives using smaller batches ordered every few years. That pace is financially meaningful but still modest beside Britain's prewar ability to sustain several capital ships simultaneously. Staggered orders could spread employment, manage government expenditure, and ensure that authorized hulls were advanced before the next treaty conference. The resulting replacement rhythm avoids both a complete building holiday and a sudden naval race.