§ 21. Sir J. Maitlandasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what plans are being made this summer for Navy Days and Naval Air Days.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingTwo or three Navy Days will be held at each of the naval ports at Portsmouth, Devonport, Rosyth and Portland. One Air Day will be held at each of the seven air stations. I will circulate details in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Sir J. MaitlandCan my hon. Friend say whether the attendance figures in recent years indicate that these events are maintaining their popularity?
§ Mr. Orr-EwingYes, Sir, I can. More than a quarter of a million people attended the open Navy Days and Air 423 Days last year and the figure is increasing rather than decreasing. This is an excellent way of bringing the Navy into the eyes of the public, not just potential recruits, but parents, women and children who visit our ships. These are certainly a popular form of outing for many families.
§ Mr. KershawWill my hon. Friend bring to the attention of his hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for War, who is sitting beside him, the possibility of having Army Days as well as Navy Days in future?
§ Following are the details:
§ Navy Days will be held during 1961 as follows:
- At Rosyth on 20th and 21st May.
- At Portland on 20th, 21st and 22nd May.
- At Portsmouth and Devonport on 5th, 6th and 7th August.
§ Air Days will be held as follows:
- At H.M.S. "Ariel" (Lee-on-Solent) on 15th June.
- At R.N.A.S., Arbroath, on 24th June.
- At R.N.A.S., Yeovilton, on 17th June.
- At R.N.A.S., Abbotsinch, on 8th July.
- At R.N.A.S., Culdrose, on 15th July.
- At R.N.A.S., Brawdy, on 15th July.
- At R.N.A.S., Lossiemouth, on 22nd July.