asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether there are any aircraft defences to any of our dockyards, fuelling stations, or naval establishments abroad other than Malta?

As regards anti-aircraft defences, I would suggest that my Noble and gallant Friend should put a question to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War. I am informed by the Air Ministry that aircraft are available, if required, for the defence of Port Said, Suez and Aden.

I that in addition to Malta?

There are aircraft there.

Does that mean that there are no aircraft defences at Singapore or Hong Kong?

Yes, it does.

It is disgraceful then.