§ DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid)asked the President of the Board of Trade, Whether Transatlantic steamers sailing from the ports of Liverpool and Queenstown ever put to sea with an over complement of passengers; and, whether the ship's surgeon is, or has been, instructed in such cases by the authorities from Liverpool offices, or their agents at Queenstown, after leaving port to make over the hospital for such passengers' accommodation?
§ THE PRESIDENT (Sir MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH) (Bristol, W.)The emigration officer is the last person to leave the ship before she sails, and it is his duty to see that there is for every passenger the space and accommodation required by Statute. I have every reason to believe that the duty is strictly performed.
§ DR. TANNERMay I ask, whether the Board of Trade inspecting emigration officers always visit the hospital before they leave the ship?
§ SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACHI presume they make such inspection as they consider necessary?
§ DR. TANNERI beg to give Notice that on going into Committee of Supply I shall raise this question.