§ SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Dublin Co., S.)asked the First Lord of the Admiralty, Where H.M.S. Belleisle is at present; how long she has been absent from her moorings at Kingstown; and, when she is to return there?
§ THE FIRST LORD (Lord GEORGE HAMILTON) (Middlesex, Ealing)The Belleisle is at present at Devonport, undergoing her annual re-fit. She has been absent from her moorings since January last on special duty, and will return there as soon as the summer manœuvres are over—in about six weeks.