HC Deb 11 June 1880 vol 252 c1760
MR. H.SAMUELSON

asked, If there was any foundation for the statement that the French Fleet had sailed from the Piraeus for Besika Bay?

SIR CHARLES W. DILKE

No, Sir, the French Fleet is at this moment at the Piraeus, and I am informed that no orders have been given for it to proceed to Besika Bay.