§ 137. Mr. Bottomleyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty to make a statement about the visit of the First Lord of the Admiralty to Port Said.
Mr. WardMy right hon. and noble Friend paid a visit to the Mediterranean Fleet from 10th to 15th December. He arrived at Port Said harbour on the morning of the 14th and left on the evening of the same day. During his visit he took the opportunity of talking with officers and men of the Royal Navy, and inspecting Her Majesty's ships. He also visited some of the civilian vessels owned by or under charter to the Admiralty which are concerned in the salvage operations, and spoke with their masters and crews. After addressing the ship's company of H.M.S. "Forth" my right hon. and noble Friend answered a number of questions put to him orally by Press correspondents.