HC Deb 16 December 1912 vol 45 c1089
63. Sir HILDRED CARLILE

asked whether the right hon. Gentleman's attention has been called to the provision made for the defence of Eastern waters; and whether the defence of Indian waters from Aden to Singapore is entrusted to five cruisers, only one of which exceeds 5,000 tons?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The Admiralty are, of course, fully informed of the disposition and classes of all ships of His Majesty's Navy wherever employed.