§ CAPTAIN DONELAN (Cork, E.)In the absence of the hon. Member for North-East Cork, I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that labourers are now employed at Haulbow-line in keeping casks intact and in good order; and why is this work taken out of the hands of competent coopers?
THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Sir U. KAY-SHUTTLE-WORTH, Lancashire, Clitheroe)Labourers are employed to assist in keeping casks intact and in good order; but when the services of a cooper are required, a competent one can be obtained from the Flagship.