How Commonwealth navies ordered interwar ships

What structural differences existed between Commonwealth naval ordering policies in the interwar years?

The processes were broadly similar, with local requirements and government funding often supported through Royal Navy procurement expertise.

Ships could be ordered through the Royal Navy or procured locally. Naval staff identified priorities, defined the requirement and discussed funding with their government. Procurement followed once funding was available. Smaller staffs lacked all the necessary specialists and maintained relationships with the Admiralty. The Third Sea Lord's office provided one route for that support and integration.