§ MR. TENNANT (Berwickshire)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether his attention has been drawn to a new method of fixing collision mats invented by a Mr. Mackintosh, which is spoken highly of in the July number of the Shipping World; and whether, in view of the large loss of life occasioned by recent collisions, he will consider the advisability of directing a scientific test or inquiry into Mr. Mackintosh's methods?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (MR. G. J. GOSCHEN,) St. George's, Hanover SquareNo representations have been made to the Admiralty on the subject, but if any are made they will be carefully considered.