Captain BENNasked the Prime Minister whether any proposals have been made for the establishment of a naval base at Darwin and for any Imperial contribution to the cost of the same?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI have been asked to reply. The establishment of a naval base at Port Darwin was originally suggested by Admiral Henderson in 1911. I understand that the Commonwealth Government are not, proceeding with the proposal at present, and no suggestion has been made of any Imperial contribution.