§ 15. Captain PETER MACDONALDasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether any consideration has been given during the present year to the desirability of establishing a Mediterranean naval base in Palestine or Cyprus; and whether any plans are under consideration for work in this connection?
Lord STANLEYThe advantages of a naval base in the Eastern Mediterranean are recognised, but it is not at present in contemplation to establish such a base.