HC Deb 04 March 1901 vol 90 cc376-7
MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is yet in a position to say what arrangements are made for the accommodation of representatives of the press on the ships of war that will accompany the Royal Mission to Australia, and to state what news agencies or newspapers will be allowed to send representatives.

*Mr. PRETYMAN

The First Lord much regrets that it was not possible to find accommodation for all applicants; but careful inquiry showed that five berths at the utmost could be made available on the two cruisers. These places have accordingly been apportioned among the applicants. A decision could not be postponed, as the cruisers sail on Thursday next.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Will you kindly say what agencies or papers are to get places?

*Mr. PRETYMAN

Perhaps the lion. Gentleman will allow me to answer that question on the Supplementary Navy Estimate. I may, however, say that combinations have been arranged.