§ 9. Commander LOCKER-LAMPSONasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now say whether Germany's undertaking regarding the refortification of Heligoland has been kept; and whether any right of inspection is exercised in this connection?
§ Viscount CRANBORNEAs regards the first part of the question, inquiries have been made, and I understand that the island of Heligoland is being fortified. As regards the second part, I understand that no right of inspection exists.
§ Commander LOCKER-LAMPSONIs it being fortified by the leave of His Majesty's Government?
§ Viscount CRANBORNENo, Sir, it is not being fortified by the leave of anyone.