§ 39. Sir A. Southbyasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the recent air raid upon the naval base at Scapa Flow, he is considering a re organisation of the defences?
§ Mr. ChurchillThe defences of Scapa Flow and of all naval bases are reviewed 1974 constantly in particular relation to the results of enemy attack. We must probably expect attacks of this kind as a regular feature of the war in the coming months, and we shall do our best to resist them and to return them. The evident desire of the enemy to portray this petty and ill-directed raid on Scapa Flow as an important military affair is significant and encouraging.
§ Sir A. SouthbyIs the right hon. Gentleman quite satisfied, after the recent air raid on Scapa Flow, that there is that efficient co-operation between the three Services which should exist? Would it not be better if the Navy took over the responsibility for the whole defence of the port?
§ Mr. ChurchillI think a very good arrangement exists, and there is the closest liaison between the three Services.