A string of questions followed Mr. Ale Lt.-Comdr.
Labour member for Kingston-upon-Hull, suggested the possibility of "break clause" in the construction contracts to allow for possible eventualities, Mr. Alexander wanted notice in connection with this suggestion, but stated that the question of com: pensation would Replying to Mr. Graham White, the First Lord of the Admiralty said that no steps had been taken iavolving the fortification of Singa: pore, His questioners then pressed fur views from the Dominions, Mr. Alexander emphasized that they had been notified several times, and eventually "L would like to wait a little longer before giving a definite answer."
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