HC Deb 05 December 1928 vol 223 cc1193-4
16. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked 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 HEADLAM

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to my reply of the 28th November to the hon. Member for Govan (Mr. Maclean).

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

I have that reply in mind. May I ask what the objection is to disclosing the terms of this great contract?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

It would be an unnecessary proceeding; it is uncalled for in every way.