§ 22. Mr. GILBERTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether any decision has yet been come to as to the movements of the Atlantic Fleet during this year; and can he now make any statement as to providing a review of the Fleet during the summer or autumn months on the Thames, in view of the great number of Dominion and Colonial visitors in London for the British Empire Exhibition?
§ Mr. AMMONThe question of holding a naval review is now under consideration with a view to it taking place towards the end of July at Spithead, which is a more suitable and convenient anchorage 1362 than the Thames. Arrangements will also be made, if possible, to bring some of the smaller vessels up the Thames.
§ Mr. STEPHENHas the hon. Gentleman any idea of how much this review will cost?