§ Mr. WHELERasked the Secretary for "War whether it is intended to fire the 9.2 guns of the Ravelin Battery, Sheerness, during April; and, if so, whether, in view of the damage done by the concussion when the guns were previously fired, he will be able to take any further steps to protect property in Sheerness when the guns are fired?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe question of practice to be carried out from the 9.2-inch guns of this battery and the precautions to be adopted to minimise damage are under consideration and pending a decision these guns will not be fired for practice.