§ 5. Mr. KINGasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state who is the admiral in command of the Allied Naval Forces in the Mediterranean; whether he is in supreme command of the French, British, Greek, Italian, and Japanese war vessels in those waters; and whether, in view of recent naval successes, he can make a statement as to the naval position in the Mediterranean?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Dr. Macnamara)I would refer my hon. Friend to the answers given to similar questions put by him on previous occasions. There has been no material alteration recently in the general organisation of Allied Commands in the Mediterranean. My right hon. Friend the First Lord does not propose at the present time to make any statement on the naval position in those waters.
§ Mr. KINGHas the right hon. Gentleman noticed the general desire expressed on all sides of the House yesterday for more and fuller information?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI heard one speech, or part of it, that of my hon. Friend the Member for Hexham (Mr. Holt).
§ Commander BELLAIRSWill the right hon. Gentleman keep in mind the desire for unity of command afloat as well as ashore?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI will represent that view to my right hon. Friend.