HC Deb 01 August 1935 vol 304 c2862
86. Mr. COCKS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the Italian-Abyssinian dispute, he will take steps to reinforce the British Mediterranean Fleet?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Sir Bolton Eyres Monsell)

No, Sir.

Mr. COCKS

Arising out of that reply, is the First Lord of the Admiralty satisfied that the Mediterranean Fleet is strong enough to maintain peace and order under the League of Nations?

Sir B. EYRES MONSELL

I think that if the hon. Gentleman studies my reply he will see that I could not add anything to it.

Mr. CROSSLEY

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the hon. Member who puts these questions has consistently voted against all expenditure calculated to increase the strength and efficiency of the Britsih Navy?

HON. MEMBERS

No!

Mr. COCKS

On a point of Order. Is the hon. Member justified in making statements which are incorrect?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member must make himself responsible for them.