§ 51. Sir REGINALD POLE - CAREWasked the Prime Minister when he will be in a position to make a statement as to the disposition and strength of the fleet in the Mediterranean in the immediate future?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIt will be probably found convenient that the presentation of 849 the Supplementary Estimates for the Navy and the discussion on the Shipbuilding Vote should take place some time during the month of July; and I shall take the advantage of this opportunity to make a further statement upon the naval situation on behalf of the Government.
§ Lord BALCARRESWill the right hon. Gentleman be in a position to make a statement about the whole defence of the Mediterranean?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am answering the specific question in the Paper which has reference to the Mediterranean, and I do not apprehend there will be any difficulty in my making to the House any statement which it would be proper and convenient to make at this juncture.