33. Mr. Alexanderasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether his attention has been called to the conversion of the island of Sylt, on the west coast of Schleswig, into a fortified naval and air base, including provision of a naval harbour; and whether he has any statement to make on the matter?
Mr. CooperYes, Sir. I have received a report to the effect that a fortified naval air base is being established on the island of Sylt.
Mr. AlexanderWere the Board of Admiralty aware of these developments at the time the Anglo-German Naval Treaty was signed; and have they considered the import of these developments?
Mr. CooperI could not, without notice, say how far these developments had gone at the time of the signature of the London Naval Treaty, but the Board of Admiralty have considered all the implications arising from them.
Mr. AlexanderMay we take it that these developments have taken place without notice to the British Government?