§ SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFFasked the Secretary to the Admiralty, If there is any truth in the statement that has appeared in some of the newspapers to the effect that arrangements are in progress for making Chatham, instead of Portsmouth, the future port of arrival and departure of the Indian troopships; and, if so, whether he can explain the reasons of the change?
§ MR. TREVELYANThe Jumna has been sent to Chatham for repairs in order to reduce the pressure on Portsmouth; and it may in future years be found necessary to follow a similar course; but no arrangements are in progress for making Chatham the future port of arrival and departure of Indian troopships.