16. Mr. F. HALLasked if any offer of naval assistance has been received from the Union Government of South Africa; and, if so, the nature of such offer?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI learned from a Press report that a resolution has been passed in the Union House of Assembly instructing the Union Government to consult with the Imperial Government as to the making of better provision for South African naval defence. The Union Government will no doubt take steps in accordance with this resolution.
Mr. F. HALLIn introducing the Naval Estimates, will the right hon. Gentleman inform the House what naval provision is necessary for the protection of the South African Dominions?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am not sure whether that will be a subject which I can specially select to dwell upon. I think in view of the Resolution which has been passed that we had much better wait to see whether any further steps are taken by South Africa.