HC Deb 26 June 1900 vol 84 cc1136-7
MR. BLAKISTON-HOUSTON (Down, N.)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade if he has received from the Irish Office any, and if so what, list of casualties and wrecks at the mouth of Strangford Lough; will he state from what source and at whose expense Carlingford Lighthouse is maintained, and for what class of shipping; and would he consider favourably the lighting of the existing lighthouse on Rock Angus by gas from the shore, and without the expense of lighthouse keepers in residence.

MR. RITCHIE

No, Sir, I have not received from the Irish Office any list of casualties and wrecks at the mouth of Strangtord Lough. The four lighthouses at the entrance of Carlingford Lough are maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Lights at the expense of the general lighthouse fund, for the benefit of mail steamers and other vessels using that lough. Any proposal for the lighting of Strangford Lough which may be made by the Commissioners, as the general lighthouse authority, will receive my careful consideration.

MR. BLAKISTON-HOUSTON

I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he has received any further information on the subject of wrecks at the mouth of Strangford Lough.

THE CHIEF SECRETARY FOR IRELAND (Mr. G. W. BALFOUR,) Leeds, Central

This is not a matter which comes under the official cognisance of the Irish Government, and consequently I have no information to give on the subject.