§ Lieut.-Commander Fletcherasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what duties His Majesty's Ships "Curlew" and "Coventry" are at present performing; and whether it is proposed to send these ships to the Mediterranean?
Mr. CooperHis Majesty's Ship "Coventry" is attached to the Portsmouth Command for training purposes and His Majesty's Ship "Curlew" is in reserve at the Nore. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.