§ MR. GREERasked the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether it is the intention of the Government to allow the Island of Perim to become an extensive coaling station; and, if so, whether suitable fortifications will be erected to protect it in time of war?
§ MR. J. K. CROSSSir, a concession of land on the Island of Perim, resumable at any time at the discretion of Government, has been granted to a Company for the establishment of a coaling station. There is no present intention of erecting fortifications on the Island.