§ MR. ION HAMILTON asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, Whether it is intended to deprive Kingstown Harbour for any prolonged period of the presence of the guardship usually stationed there; and, if so, whether any additional provision would be made for affording, in the event of a war, further protection to that harbour and to the Port of Dublin?
§ SIR THOMAS BRASSEYThe Belleisle is at Devonport under repair. When completed for sea the ship will be again stationed at Kingstown. In the event of war, the necessary steps will be taken by the Government for the defence of Kingstown and Dublin.