HC Deb 16 May 1862 vol 166 cc1791-2
MR. BERNAL OSBORNE

said, he wished to ask the Secretary of State for War, When the Commissioners for inquiring into the necessity for erecting Forts at Spithead may be expected to communicate their Report to Parliament?

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

said, he was informed that the Commissioners had agreed upon their Report, and that it was likely to be in the hands of the Government next week.

MR. BERNAL OSBORNE

When will it be on the table of the House?

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

When the Report has been presented to the Government, I will answer that question.

MR. BERNAL OSBORNE

Then I will ask that question next week.