§ 16. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the terms of the contract for the construction of the naval docks and dockyard at Singapore can be laid upon the Table or placed in the Library for the information of hon. Members?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to my reply of the 28th November to the hon. Member for Govan (Mr. Maclean).
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYI have that reply in mind. May I ask what the objection is to disclosing the terms of this great contract?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMIt would be an unnecessary proceeding; it is uncalled for in every way.