HC Deb 10 November 1937 vol 328 c1751
13. Rear-Admiral Beamish

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what decisions have been reached regarding the future of Cyprus as a possible base?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. Shakespeare)

None, Sir.

Mr. A. V. Alexander

Has nothing happened as a result of the report by the present Home Secretary more than 12 months ago?

Mr. Shakespeare

This is part of the larger question as to the position in the Mediterranean.

Mr. Alexander

Seeing that the Home Secretary made the visit and came back and made a public statement, is it not right now that the House should know what is the Government's policy?

Mr. Shinwell

Are we to understand that the Government have not made up their mind as to the strategic position of this country in the Mediterranean? When are they going to make up their mind?