One British program treats the Hawkins class as the starting point for future cruiser development. It would convert unfinished Admiral-class hulls into carriers instead of ordering the same purpose-built carriers. G3s and further K-series battlecruiser designs would preserve separate battleship and battlecruiser forces. The preference is to continue that division rather than rush toward a fleet of fast battleships. Regular capital-ship orders would also keep naval production going through the postwar period. The proposal accepts that political changes could force cancellations even after ships had been ordered.
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Continuing British battleship and battlecruiser construction
A British alternative develops the Hawkins cruiser, converts unfinished capital ships into carriers, and keeps separate battleship and battlecruiser construction running.