HC Deb 21 July 1931 vol 255 c1237
41. Sir H. CAYZER

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in order to return the honours accorded to His Majesty's Ships "Dorsetshire" and "Norfolk" on their recent visit to Kiel, an invitation is to be extended by His Majesty's Government to the German Government for German war vessels to visit British waters; and whether the possibility of their visiting Portsmouth during Navy week has been considered?

Mr. ALEXANDER

The recent informal British visit was in the nature of a return visit for German visits to Dominion and Colonial ports. It is hoped that visits to the United Kingdom will be paid by German ships when their programmes permit. Any proposals for such visits would be made by the German Government.

Sir H. CAYZER

When that happens, will the right hon. Gentleman bear Portsmouth in mind?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I am sure the hon. Member for Portsmouth (Sir H. Cayzer) will not let us forget.

Mr. C. WILLIAMS

Of course, the right hon. Gentleman will bear in mind that Plymouth is much better.