§ VISCOUNT BURYSeeing the First Lord of the Admiralty in his place, I beg to put a Question to him of which I have given him private Notice. It is whether, as stated in to-day's papers, reinforcements have been sent to the Bed Sea; and, if so, how many and of what character the reinforcement is; whether it is to be a separate and distinct force with a military organization of its own; or whether it is simply to be in the nature of detachments sent out to assist the existing organization?
§ THE EARL OF NORTHBROOKThe report referred to is correct. Reinforcements have been sent to Admiral Hewett. They consist of Royal Marines to assist the forces of the Royal Navy already on the spot.
§ VISCOUNT BURYThe noble Earl does not say what is the strength of the reinforcements.
§ THE EARL OF NORTHBROOKMy noble Friend will see that it is not desirable to press that Question.
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