HC Deb 02 June 1913 vol 53 cc589-90
50. Mr. HUNT

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the question of invasion is now under investigation by a Sub-committee of the Committee of Imperial Defence, he can see his way to preventing Members of the Government from prejudicing the question by making statements to the effect that the invasion of this country was an inconceivable possibility?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am not aware of any such statements.

Mr. HUNT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Colonial Secretary, in a speech he made on 3rd May, said that the invasion of this country was an inconceivable possibility, and, if he has not seen it, may I have the honour of sending it to the right hon. Gentleman, and may I be allowed to put my question down again when he has seen it?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, I shall be glad if the hon. Gentleman will furnish me with it.