§ MR. GILHOOLY (Cork Co., W.)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the fact that the steamer due with reliefs at the Fastnet, Bull, Skelligs, and Fearagh Lighthouses on the 15th March did not arrive until the 25th, and on the 1st of this month until the 6th, though the weather was favourable for earlier calls; and whether he will see that in future, when possible, the steamer will call punctually in order to afford a supply of fresh provisions to the light-keepers employed on these lighthouses.
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. GERALD BALFOUR,) Leeds CentralNo, Sir, my attention has not been called to the matter, which is, however, purely a matter for the Irish Lights Commissioners. I am informed by them that the dates "mentioned are, roughly speaking, correct, and that the reliefs of the stations named are carried out as near the 1st and 15th of the month as circumstances permit.