HC Deb 02 August 1922 vol 157 cc1431-2
15. Viscount CURZON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether there are any aircraft defences to any of our dockyards, fuelling stations, or naval establishments abroad other than Malta?

Mr. AMERY

As regards anti-aircraft defences, I would suggest that my Noble and gallant Friend should put a question to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War. I am informed by the Air Ministry that aircraft are available, if required, for the defence of Port Said, Suez and Aden.

Viscount CURZON

I that in addition to Malta?

Mr. AMERY

There are aircraft there.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Does that mean that there are no aircraft defences at Singapore or Hong Kong?

Mr. AMERY

Yes, it does.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

It is disgraceful then.