§ 31. Sir J. D. REESasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether 10-inch guns were supplied for the defence 395 of Madras, as recommended by the Committee on Indian Defences; whether such guns were there when the "Emden" shelled the fort; and, if not, when and why were they removed?
§ Mr. CHARLES ROBERTSThe Secretary of State considers that it would not be consistent with the public interest to give the facts asked for in the hon. Member's question.
§ Sir J. D. REESMay I ask whether it would not be consistent with the public interest to get the gun?