§ MR. HARMSWORTH (Caithnessshire)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty if he can state in what manner the delay in the departure of the Mediterranean Fleet from Gibraltar was the cause of the delay of several days in the delivery of letters for the fleet.
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER,) Belfast, W.The delay in the delivery of the mails was due to a rearrangement of the programme, which led to the ships being detained at Gibraltar longer than was originally anticipated. Meanwhile letters had been sent to Rapallo in accordance with arrangements previously made.