§ MR. W. J. CORBET (Wicklow, E.)asked the Secretary to the Board of Trade, Whether it is true that objections have been raised by the Port and Harbour Commissioners of Dublin to a proposal for sending the Great Eastern Steamship to that city; whether he is aware that there is a sufficient depth of water for the vessel, and that inquiries made on the spot show that she can be berthed in the port with safety, and without interference with the ordinary traffic; and, whether he is aware that the municipal and port authorities of harbours on the French coast have not only expressed their gratification at the proposal for sending the ship to those places, but have also offered, at their own charge, to provide all proper facilities for her reception?
§ THE SECRETARY (Baron HENRY DE WORMS) (Liverpool, East Toxteth)I have no knowledge of the circumstances referred to, nor have the Board of Trade any control over Harbour Authorities in such a matter.