HC Deb 15 July 1909 vol 7 cc2290-1
Mr. BRIDGEMAN

asked what purpose is served by the assembling of the Fleet in the Thames?

Mr. McKENNA

The Lord Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of London, invited a visit from the fleet on its return from the manœuvres, and the invitation was cordially accepted by the Admiralty. The visit affords an opportunity for an unusually large number of the public to see the fleet.