§ 46. Mr. PORRITTasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the strategic 1825 importance of the Netherlands in the event of an attack from the air, the Government have considered or contemplate any plans of defence in collaboration with the Dutch military authorities?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo such plans have been considered.
§ Mr. PORRITTWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the direct route from London to Central Europe passes through Holland?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes, I was aware of that.