HC Deb 11 August 1898 vol 64 cc913-4
MR. HOGAN

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the negotiations with Messrs. Petersen, Tate, and Company for the establishment of a fast Atlantic steamship service be- tween Great Britain and Canada have been finally abandoned; and whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to co-operate with the Government of the Dominion in calling for fresh tenders?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN, Birmingham, W.)

Yes; Her Majesty's Government have not been asked to cooperate with the Dominion Government; the contract for the steamer service would be made by the Dominion Government, and not with Her Majesty's Government.