§ Sir H. Cayzerasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Portsmouth City Council were at any time in consultation with the hydrographie department of the Admiralty in connection with the proposed air base at Langstone Harbour; whether this department gave any advice to the council on the matter and, if so, of what nature?
§ Mr. ShakespeareA letter from the Portsmouth City Council, dated 31st March, 1937, and addressed to the Hydrographer of the Navy, contained inquiries as to the probable effect of a barrage at the Southern Channel at Langstone Harbour upon the shoals known as the East and West Winners, and the possibility of shingle being thrown on the Hayling beach. A reply was sent on 28th April stating that the Board of Admiralty had no information at their disposal which would enable them to come to any accurate conclusions on the changes to be expected.