§ Mr. HUDSONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will state the total amount so far expended on the Singapore naval dock scheme; what is the amount to which the Admiralty is actually committed by signed contracts; and whether the Admiralty now proposes to abandon this scheme?
§ Mr. AMERYWith regard to the first two parts of the hon. Member's question, I would refer him generally to my answer to the hon. and gallant Member for Central Hull (Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy) on 17th January. I have, however, telegraphed to Singapore for more detailed figures. The reply to the last part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. HUDSONasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if the pro- 540W posed visit of Lord Cavan to Singapore and the Dominions has been cancelled or merely postponed and what is the reason for this change of plan?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYNo definite decision has been taken as to whether Lord Cavan's contemplated visit to Singapore and the Dominions should take place or not; and the Chief of the Imperial General Staff remains in England at my Noble Friend's desire so that his advice and experience may be available.