§ Captain W. BENNasked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many battleships are fitted for carrying aeroplanes, and how many aeroplanes are so allotted?
§ Dr. MACNAMARATwenty-eight battleships and 10 battle cruisers are fitted to carry aeroplanes. Aircraft will not normally be carried in ships, but sufficient aeroplanes are available at the Fleet Cooperation Air Stations to supply the full number required when necessary.
§ Captain BENNasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air how many battleships are fitted for carrying aeroplanes and how many aeroplanes are so allotted?
§ Major TRYONA question in exactly similar terms has been addressed by the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the First Lord of the Admiralty who, I understand, is replying to it.