§ 46. Mr. FELLasked the right hon. Gentleman, seeing that the increase in the Navy Vote in recent years has altered the question of the cost of the defence of the Empire and the contribution made by India towards such defence, whether he will take steps to have this matter again considered and, if necessary, reviewed?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThis question is and will be considered annually in the light of such circumstances as may arise.
§ Mr. FELLDoes not the Prime Minister think that a case has arisen now for a fresh inquiry without waiting until the middle of next year in the circumstances that have arisen?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI can assure the hon. Gentleman that the Departments are constantly engaged in considering this question. There is no occasion for any special reconsideration at this moment.
§ Sir J. D. REESMay I ask if India does not contribute more than all the other Dominions and Possessions to the defence of the Empire?