§ MR. W. WHITELAWI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a yachting disaster took place in the Firth of Tay about 24th July last, and that the cause of it has never been ascertained; that the opinion is freely expressed that the yacht was hit by a shot from the artillery guns on Barry Links; and that it is asserted that shots frequently strike the water near the spot where the disaster occurred; and will he inquire into the matter?
§ *THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. CAMPBELL - BANNERMAN,) Stirling, &c.The General Officer commanding in Scotland telegraphs that this is the first he has heard of any shots from Barry Camp having passed near vessels. He has had no complaints, 1878 and every possible care has been taken. A Report has been called for from the officer who was in command of Barry Camp on 24th July.