§ 79. Mr. Thorneasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any British battleships, cruisers or submarines were on active service when the Japanese Fleet was attacked by the Americans in the Philippines naval battle.
§ The Financial Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. J. P. L. Thomas)Units of the Royal Australian Navy took part in the Philippine operations. I am sure my hon. Friend will appreciate that it is not possible for me to make public any details of the composition of the forces engaged. No other of His Majesty's ships were involved.