French cabinet wanted to built 35.000 tons battleship according to the Dutch newspaper Bredasche courant dated 8 March 1935

Richelieu-class

An item reported that the French cabinet sent a law proposal to the Parliament asking approval of the building of a 35.000 tons armoured cruiser.(1)

Note
1. The Richelieu-class battleships consisting of the Richelieu, Clemenceau and Jean Bart.