§ 5. Captain Ryderasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the Admiralty's policy with regard to reconnaissance aircraft in the Indian Ocean.
§ Mr. J. P. L. ThomasI am sure my hon. and gallant Friend will realise that it is not in the public interest to give details of such policies.
§ Captain RyderIf my right hon. Friend cannot give details, will he say whether it is proposed to carry it out with shore-based aircraft and if so, are there sufficient supplies of them?
§ Mr. ThomasI am afraid that I cannot add to my reply to the original Question.
§ Captain RyderCan I ask my right hon. Friend if it is his policy to retain flying-boats?