§ 22. Sir COOPER RAWSONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether in view of the fact that the people of Sussex are making a, presentation to His Majesty's Ship "Sussex," it will be possible for her to call for short times at some of the principal Sussex coastal towns prior to her departure for the Mediterranean or en route?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANHis Majesty's Ship "Sussex" is due to commission about the end of March, prior to proceeding to join the Mediterranean Fleet. There is no protected harbour on the Sussex coast which would take the "Sussex," and at this time of the year the weather is not propitious for a programme of visits to open anchorages. If, however, a strong desire should be expressed by subscribers in Sussex towards a presentation to the ship for the vessel to be at any special anchorage for the ceremony of presentation, a visit might be arranged subject to weather conditions on the day.