HC Deb 26 July 1900 vol 86 cc1311-2
SIR EDWARD GOURLEY (Sunderland)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Shah of Persia, on his forthcoming visit to Her Majesty the Queen, is to witness a Naval Review, similar to that witnessed by his late predecessor; if so, will he state whether arrangements will be made, and vessels provided, for the Members of both Houses of Parliament to take part in the procession and review.

MR. GOSCHEN

It is a misunderstanding that there is going to be a Naval Review. The Channel squadron and probably a certain number of other ships will be at Spit head for inspection by the Shah, but there will be no procession or review.