§ 27. Sir Ronald Rossasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has received any particulars as to the recent increase in the armaments of Eire?
§ The Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (Sir Thomas Inskip)Yes, Sir. Particulars of the increases in the Eire Defence Estimates were contained in statements made in the Dail by the Minister of Defence of Eire on 22nd March and by the Minister of Finance on 10th May.
§ Sir R. RossWill my right hon. Friend send me a copy, as I do not take in their reports?
§ Sir T. InskipI should be very glad to send my hon. Friend a copy of both statements.
§ Sir R. RossHas my right hon. Friend any idea whether the additions to the armed forces are for defence or offence?
§ Mr. Wedgwood BennOn a point of Order. Is it right that an hon. Member of this House should attack the Government of one of the Dominions?
§ Mr. ManderCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any Staff conversations are taking place between this country and Eire?