Aviation Squadrons (Hansard, 6 April 1949)

§ 1. Mr. J. Langford-Holt
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many front-line Naval aviation squadrons are in existence today.

§ The Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. John Dugdale)
It would not be in the public interest to disclose this information.

§ Mr. Langford-Holt
Is the hon. Gentle-man aware that this information is given in the Navy List which is available to all Members of this House, and is that information to continue to be given when the Navy List is again published?

§ Mr. Dugdale
No, Sir. It will not be given publicly but only for information of Members of this House.

§ Mr. Langford-Holt
Will this information be continued to be published in the Navy List when the Navy List is published?

§ Mr. Dugdale
No, Sir. It cannot be in these circumstances.