§ MR. NORWOODasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether steps are being taken to arm the batteries on the Humber with heavy guns of approved modern pattern?
MR. GATHORNE HARDYSir, I am sorry to say we are not in a position to arm these batteries with heavy guns at present, but the protection of the Humber and of other commercial ports is being considered carefully at the present time.