HC Deb 19 July 1937 vol 326 cc1791-2W
Mr. Benn

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the War Office has no information concerning the type, origin, calibre, range and effectiveness of the guns recently erected against Gibraltar; and what steps will be taken to secure this information?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

As I have already informed the House, it is understood that General Franco has installed batteries on the coast between Algeciras and Tarifa. I hope the right hon. Gentleman will agree that it would not be in the public interest to disclose such detailed information as is received from time to time in confidential reports.

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