§ Sir R. Gowerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether adequate arrangements have now been made for the defence of the naval dockyards and armament depots against air attack; whether this matter is the sole responsibility of the Admiralty; and, if not, to what extent co-operation exists between the Admiralty and other Defence Departments to ensure their security?
§ Mr. ShakespeareThe Admiralty are responsible for measures of passive defence of dockyards and armament depots1958W against air attack. Comprehensive schemes to effect these have been drawn up and progress is being made to implement them. The War Office and Air Ministry are responsible for measures of active air defence of these places. The fullest co-operation exists between the Admiralty and these Departments.