HC Deb 21 September 1931 vol 256 c1275
29. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty why a torpedo-boat destroyer was used to convey the Prime Minister at Spithead for the Schneider trophy race; and what was the estimated cost?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

As on the previous occasion a destroyer was detailed to convey the Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth, his staff and guests from the shore to his temporary flagship, His Majesty's Ship "Courageous." The Prime Minister was one of the guests and therefore took passage in the destroyer.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

What was the estimated cost?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No additional cost was involved by the Prime Minister's visit which, I think, was warmly appreciated by the men who flew and by the Services generally.

Commander OLIVER LOCKER - LAMPSON

Is not an English Prime Minister worth conducting in this way?

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