§ LORD ROBERT MONTAGUsaid, he wished to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty, When Captain Cooper Coles first submitted to the Admiralty his plans which, have lately been adopted for ships of war; if such plans were reported on at the time; and, if so, by whom; and whether that Report was favourable or otherwise; and whether there is any objection to lay the Papers on the subject upon the table of the House?
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONSir, I have no knowledge of the details that would enable me to answer the question; but when my noble lord (Lord C. Paget) is in his Place, I have no doubt he will be able to give a satisfactory reply.