I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether any ship of Her Majesty's Navy is stationed at Madagascar; and, if so, what instructions have been issued in regard to the protection of British subjects and their transport to South Africa?

said, a ship has been ordered to Madagascar for the protection of British subjects and to arrange for their removal if necessity arises.

When was the ship ordered to go, and when is she likely to arrive?

I must ask for notice of that question.