§ 38. Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the last date when a ceremonial visit was paid by the Navy to Dutch ports; and if it is proposed to arrange such a visit in the near future?
§ Mr. ShakespeareShips of the China Station visit ports in the Netherlands East Indies from time to time each year, and will, subject to circumstances, continue to pay such visits.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherWill the hon. Gentleman be good enough to reply to my question as to when ships of our Navy last paid a visit to Dutch ports?
§ Mr. ShakespeareI am sorry that the question was misunderstood. There was an unofficial visit by His Majesty's Ship "Hastings" to Holland last year.
§ Lieut.-Commander FletcherWill the hon. Gentleman consider an official visit in the near future?