§ MR. BATESasked the First Lord of the Admiralty, What sum is paid annually to the shipping agents for engaging freight of Government stores; and, whether the work could not be as well done, and at less cost, by the Transport Department?
§ MR. HUNT,in reply, said, the average annual amount paid to the shipping agents was a little over £1,800. With regard to the other question the matter was under consideration, but no final determination had been arrived at.