§ 79. Commander Viscount CURZONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the published extracts from Lord Jellicoe's Report as to the requirements of naval defence in the Pacific are official; if Lord Jellicoe is representing the Board of Admiralty; and if this Report is to be taken as constituting the view of the Admiralty upon this question?
§ Mr. LONGThe reports in the Press appear to be substantially correct. Lord Jellicoe is representing the Admiralty for the purpose of advising the Dominion Governments on the subject of naval organisation, and is acquainted with the Admiralty views thereon. Lord Jellicoe's Report was rendered direct to the Dominion Governments, and has not yet been considered by the Board of Admiralty.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIn view of the recent statement with regard to naval policy that the matter has not yet been settled, will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of stopping publication of these reports until a decision is arrived at?