HC Deb 16 November 1949 vol 469 cc1994-5
3. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty what is the number of aircraft carriers based at Hong Kong; and what armament the aircraft carry.

Mr. W. Edwards

One aircraft carrier is based on Hong Kong. The aircraft with which she is equipped are capable of carrying cannon, rocket projectiles or bombs.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Will the hon. Gentleman say how many aircraft are carried by this aircraft carrier, and does he think that there are sufficient aircraft in this vital area?

Mr. Edwards

The hon. and gallant Member will have to put that question down.