Colonel BATH URSTasked what is the strength of the military and naval garrison on the island of St. Helena for 2090 the defence of the island and the telegraph station situated there?
§ Colonel SEELYThe troops were withdrawn from St. Helena at the end of 1906, since which time no garrison, either military or naval, has been stationed there.
§ Mr. ASHLEYWill the right hon. Gentleman say what steps will be taken to protect the telegraph lines in case of war?
§ Colonel SEELYI think the House realises that it would be very unwise to state publicly what steps would be taken in the event of war. It depends on how far such preparations are made public how far they will be effective.