HC Deb 05 March 1908 vol 185 cc866-7
Mr. WILLIAM REDMOND (Clare, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty what arrangement has been made with the Australian Commonwealth in reference to naval affairs; and when the Australian contribution of £200,000 is to cease.

Mr. EDMUND ROBERTSON

The hon. Gentleman will find a statement on this subject in the First Lord's Memorandum. There is nothing further to add at the present time.

Mr. WILLIAM REDMOND

Can the right hon. Gentleman answer the latter portion of my Question?

Mr. EDMUND ROBERTSON

That is really the essential part of the Question. I can add nothing to what the hon. Member will find in the Memorandum. Nothing has happened since.

Mr. WILLIAM REDMOND

Has there not been a fresh development since the Memorandum was published?

Mr. EDMUND ROBERTSON

I believe not. It is not known to me.?

Mr. WILLIAM REDMOND

I will repeat the Question this day fortnight.