§ COLONEL EYRE (Lincolnshire, Gainsborough)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, When the laying of the cable from Halifax to Bermuda will be commenced, tenders for which were called for and received by Her Majesty's Government on or before the 20th of April last?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)There were circumstances connected with these tenders which made a somewhat prolonged investigation necessary; but I have every hope that it may be possible to come to a decision in a short time.