What would Britain demand at Washington to scrap the specified surviving 13.5-inch-gun battleships and Tiger?
Short answerThe suggested price is permission for two additional Nelson-type ships and at least two F3-style battlecruisers, with a larger replacement program also considered.
NotesThe question proposes scrapping the last Orion, three earlier King George V class ships, four Iron Dukes, and Tiger. The answer treats those nine ships as a major loss of combat capability and worldwide presence. Its initial bargain is four Nelson-type battleships in total and two F3-style battlecruisers. The reply then considers whether Britain would demand as many as four F3s. These are suggested terms for a different treaty settlement, not a description of the ships Britain actually received permission to build.