HC Deb 11 May 1883 vol 279 c535
SIR JOHN HAY (for Mr. SLAGG)

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty, Whether any report has reached the Admiralty as to the condition of the depot ship "London" in Zanzibar Harbour; whether that vessel is unhealthy and unfit for service; and, what steps the Admiralty intend to take in regard to it?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNEEMAN

There is no doubt that, during the unhealthy season of the year, the London has had a good deal of sickness on board. It is now intended to pay her off before the beginning of the next unhealthy season; and an arrangement is being made for other measures being taken for the suppression of the Slave Trade on the Zanzibar Coast.

SIR JOHN HAY

asked if any other ship would be sent to replace the London?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNEEMAN

No, Sir.

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