HC Deb 16 May 1895 vol 33 cc1326-7
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty—(1) whether there is any probability of the Channel Fleet visiting Invergordon this summer; and (2) whether he is aware that the anchorage at Invergordon is one of the best in Scotland?

*THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Sir UGHTRED KAY-SHUTTLE-WORTH,) Lancashire, N. E., Clitheroe

I am unable to answer the first question at present. The excellence of the anchorage at Invergordon is beyond dispute.

MR. WEIR

If the right hon. Gentleman is unable to answer the question, will he be able to do so during the next few days? Will the right hon. Gentleman be able to answer the first paragraph of the question a week from now?

*SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTH

I think not. The Channel Fleet is to proceed to Kiel for the opening of the Baltic Canal, and the decision as to their future movements will not be taken just yet.

MR. WILLIAM JOHNSTON (Belfast, S.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty if he has received a communication from the Lord Mayor of Belfast, requesting that the Channel Fleet may visit Belfast this summer during their cruise in the Irish Channel; and if he will favourably consider this request in the interest of the Navy, and direct such a visit, which would be highly appreciated.

*SIR UGHTRED KAY-SHUTTLE-WORTH

The official communication from Belfast has been received, and the question of the ports to be visited by the Channel Fleet after its return from the opening of the Baltic Canal will shortly be considered.

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