Britain's answer to a much larger interwar German fleet

How would Britain respond if Germany built nine Deutschlands, eight Hippers, and eight 15-inch Scharnhorsts?

Britain would abandon treaty restraint earlier, arm its battleships more heavily, build large cruiser counters, and preserve more shipyard capacity.

A much larger German programme would prompt an earlier British building response. The Second London Naval Treaty is expected to disappear, removing a pause in construction. The King George V class would likely receive 15-inch or 16-inch guns, while Britain considered 9.2-inch super-cruisers and continued the Lion programme. Eight 15-inch Scharnhorsts would be the largest concern, although the Deutschlands and Hippers would still require counters. Keeping major yards open would retain shipbuilding capacity and could also help Britain's postwar economy.