HC Deb 15 June 1910 vol 17 c1298
Mr. CROFT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Admiralty had refused to assist the aviation races at Bournemouth in July by providing a destroyer to patrol the Solent during the principal international race; and, if not, whether the Admiralty could see its way to assist in this manner?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)

I regret that we have not found ourselves able to assist the Bournemouth meeting in the manner proposed.

Mr. CROFT

Has the right hon. Gentleman considered that this assistance was given in France, and will he reconsider his decision?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes; but the Admiralty have reasons for not giving assistance.