HC Deb 12 August 1913 vol 56 c2253
65. Mr. HUNT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the importance to the people of this country, he will publish the fact as to whether or not during the recent naval manœuvres the smaller Red Fleet were able to land troops in this country?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Rutland on the 7th of this month.

Mr. HUNT

Did not Admiral Jellicoe have plenty of time to land 50,000 troops, and did not the troops actually land, so that they could have destroyed the oil reserves, wireless telegraphy apparatus, the telegraphs, and the railways.?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have already answered that question.

Mr. HUNT

Will not the right hon. Gentleman give an answer to what. I have asked him?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have given an answer. I said that I have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Rutland on the 7th of this month.