HC Deb 21 May 1931 vol 252 c2217W
Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty to what expense the officers of His Majesty's Ships "Nelson" and "Rodney" were put in entertaining the United States fleet during their recent visit to the Panama Canal zone?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I regret that the information asked for is not available. In accordance with the usual practice, however, grants from public funds were made to the Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic Fleet, towards the cost of official entertainment to be given during the cruise in the course of which the visit mentioned was paid.