§ MR. SEYMOUR ORMSBY-GORE () Lincolnshire, GainsboroughI beg to 243 ask the Secretary to the Admiralty if his attention has been called to the space between decks of H. M. S. "Good Hope"; and will he state what space is deemed necessary by the Admiralty to ensure the health of the midshipmen and crew on board cruisers of that class.
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERNo special attention has been drawn to the space between decks of the "Good Hope." The space available in that vessel for the midshipmen and crew is sufficient not only for the proper complement of the vessel, but for some supernumeraries in addition, if considered necessary to carry them. The case of each ship is dealt with on its merits, and it is impracticable to frame a rule universally applicable.
§ SIR WILLIAM ALLAN () GatesheadIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the heat between decks on board this vessel is unbearable to the crew?
§ MR. ARNOLD FORSTERI have no information.
§ SIR WILLIAM ALLANThat is the case, though.