§ 12. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty when it is intended to issue a Return showing the comparative strengths of British and foreign fleets?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Long)The intentions of the various Powers in regard to their navies are at presents so uncertain, that a Return cannot be prepared; but one will be prepared when the necessary facts are available.