§ MR. STANIER (Shropshire, Newport)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty will the Admiralty furnish a Return showing the state of the defences of seaport towns, not including naval bases.
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. MCKENNA,) Monmouthshire, N.It would be contrary to the interests of the public service to publish such a Return.