HC Deb 26 June 1890 vol 346 c74
ADMIRAL MAYNE (Pembroke, &c.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will grant a Return showing the amount of money spent on fortifications, and on guns for them, since the recommendations of the Royal Commission in 1859?

*THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOII WAR (Mr. E. STANHOPE,) Lincolnshire, Horncastle

If my hon. and gallant Friend will move for such a Return, I shall be happy to give it exactly as regards fortifications, and approximately as regards the guns for them.