HC Deb 18 July 1911 vol 28 cc870-1
Captain FABER

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the port of Agadir is a good natural harbour; and whether there is a good anchorage there for men-o'-war, and up to what size?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)

There is no natural harbour at Agadir. There is good anchorage for vessels of any size in the open roadstead well sheltered from the prevailing north-easterly winds, but which becomes dangerous when westerly winds occur.

Captain FABER

If there is safe anchorage, why should not a British man-o'-war be sent there?

Mr. McKENNA

That question should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.

Captain FABER

Is. it not safe for British men-o'-war to go there?

Mr. McKENNA

The answer already given explains that fully.