HC Deb 05 August 1942 vol 382 c1044W
Mr. Hewlett

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether liners, such as the "Avila Star," have any protection against enemy attack; and, if so, of what nature?

Mr. Alexander

This ship was equipped with the full defensive armament laid down for ships of her size including both anti-aircraft and anti-submarine guns and many other types of defensive equipment which I do not propose to specify.