§ 32. Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether the air 980 base at Singapore is now considered complete or whether any further work or expenditure is required on it, and what is its cost to date; and what is the normal strength of the Air Force generally maintained there?
§ Sir P. SASSOONThe Royal Air Force base at Seletar is being extended. The total expenditure incurred upon the base to date, including that in respect of the work so far done on the extension, is approximately £825,000. The present normal strength is four squadrons, and in addition a small volunteer Air Force has lately been established by the Straits Settlements Government.
§ Mr. MONTAGUEIs there any truth in the newspaper statement that the Government are now considering arrangements for an alternative air base at Cape Town?
§ Sir P. SASSOONI do not think that arises out of this question.