HC Deb 31 May 1922 vol 154 c2077
4. Rear-Admiral Sir R. HALL

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what would be the estimated cost for fuel to send the battle-cruisers "Hood" and "Repulse" to Rio de Janeiro for the forthcoming exhibition?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Amery)

The cost of fuel additional to what would he required for normal duties would be £50,800.

Captain Viscount CURZON

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the Japanese are going to send a large squadron to Rio de Janeiro for this Exhibition?