HC Deb 22 July 1930 vol 241 c1932
36. Mr. MANDER

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what contributions were made during the past 12 months by the Dominions and Colonies towards the upkeep of the British Navy?

The CIVIL LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. George Hall)

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply of the 2nd April (OFFICIAL REPORT, cols. 1286–8) to the hon. Member for Devonport (Mr. Hore-Belisha).

Mr. MANDER

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether it is proposed to bring up this matter at the Imperial Conference so that every portion of the Empire may bear its fair share of naval defence?

Mr. HALL

I think that my right hon. Friend the First Lord dealt with that matter yesterday.