§ MR. MORROGH (Cork Co., S.E.)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury whether he has received a copy of a resolution passed by the Kinsale Harbour Commissioners, in reference to the collection of harbour dues in that port; and whether, in view of the heavy debt due by the Harbour Commissioners, and the consequent necessity for economy, the Treasury will allow the collection to remain in the hands of the present collec- 38 tor, thereby saving the commission payable to a Receiver?
§ SIR J. T. HIBBERTThe hon. Member has been kind enough to show me a copy of the resolution referred to. I may explain that the Court of Chancery have appointed a new Receiver in place of the former Receiver, deceased, and the Treasury has no power to alter the decision of the Court. I am informed, however, that the Harbour Commissioners will have notice of the consideration of the Court of the proposed measures of economy, and it will be open to them to submit to the Court any suggestions they may consider expedient in the interests of the harbour and for the discharge of its liabilities.