§ SIR WILFRID LAWSONasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether it is true that the British Fleet has left the central position of Besika Bay; and, if so, whether he has any objection to inform the House as to its latest destination?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERNo, Sir, it is not true that the British Fleet has left its position in Besika Bay. It went out for a day or two's exercise, but it has probably returned before this.