More cruisers are the expected procurement change, while battleship construction remains tied to the quantitative competition with Germany. Lloyd George's interest in technology leaves room for faster development of ship armament as well. Infrastructure and national strength serve his desire for enough stability to keep trade flowing. In this account of his priorities, commerce and economic growth support efforts to reduce poverty and improve living conditions. The resulting case for naval power connects fleet spending to the conditions needed for a trading economy.
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Trade and economic growth give naval strength a different purpose
Lloyd George's priorities connect naval strength with stable trade and economic growth, suggesting more cruisers while battleship numbers remain tied to Germany.