§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS - BEACHasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to make any proposals for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations of the Royal Commission, and of the War Office Committee, with regard to the defence of our prin- 875 cipal seaports and coaling stations at home and in the Colonies; and, if so, whether he is able to give the House any information as to the nature of these proposals, or the time at which they will be made?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTONSir, this subject has been under the consideration of the Government, and I hope to be able to make a statement upon it on the Army Estimates.