§ 97. Mr. F. M. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what representations have been made to Her Majesty's Government by the United States Government requesting expansion of the United States base area in Bermuda.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Government of the U.S.A. have asked H.M.G. for additional defence facilities in Bermuda in areas outside those presently occupied by U.S. forces. These requests are being considered by H.M.G. and the Government of Bermuda, and particular attention is being given to the possibility of siting the facilities in areas already occupied by U.S. forces wherever this is practicable.