§ MR. MONSELLsaid, he wished to ask the Secretary of State for War, When he intends to propose a Vote of Money for the purpose of carrying on the National Defences?
SIR GEORGE LEWISsaid, he would state soon after the holidays what the intentions of the Government were on the subject.
§ LORD WILLIAM GRAHAMsaid, he also wished to ask the Secretary of Slate for War, Whether it is a fact that some ten thousand pounds was given by Government for land at Sea View, near Ryde, for the purpose of erecting a fort thereon; whether that design has now been abandoned and the land is again for sale?
SIR GEORGE LEWISsaid, that some land near Ryde was bought for the purpose of erecting a fort upon it. The work would be shortly proceeded with, and there was no truth in the rumour that there was an intention to abandon the plan.