HC Deb 24 March 1887 vol 312 c1337
MR. WEBSTER (St. Pancras, E.)

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether the War 0ffice has been in communication with the Admiralty, in reference to the fulfilment of the arrangement come to by the Government of this Country with the Colonial Government, in relation to the defences of Hong Kong?

THE SURVEYOR GENERAL OF ORDNANCE (Mr. H. S. NORTHCOTE) (Exeter)

(who replied) said: As all the remaining guns for the armament of Hong Kong are expected to be supplied during the ensuing financial year, it has not been considered necessary to make any communication to the Admiralty on the subject.