HC Deb 08 February 1938 vol 331 c880W
Mr. Thorne

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Singapore naval base can accommodate three 50,000-ton battleships at the same time?

Mr. Shakespeare

So far as I am aware no vessels of the type referred to by the hon. Member exist. While it would not be in the public interest to publish details, His Majesty's Government are satisfied that the accommodation at Singapore is sufficient for the demands that are likely to be made of it.