§ Colonel DAYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the aircraft carrier "Hermes" has been ordered to proceed to the China station; and, if so, for what purposes aeroplanes or seaplanes are to be used on that station?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANHis Majesty's ship "Hermes" has been detached to the China station. Her aircraft will be utilised for training and exercising the personnel of the Fleet Air arm, and, if necessary, in co-operation with His Majesty's naval and military forces for the protection of lives and property of British subjects.