§ MR. FIELD (Dublin, St. Patrick)To ask the President of the Board of Trade, whether he is aware that sometime since the mail steamer "Leinster" ran down the Kish Lightship; and, seeing that it is alleged that the system of warning vessels from the lightship is defective, he can state if any steps are being taken to render it effective; and if the Government have any intention of introducing a Bill to amend the system under which the Irish Lights Board are nominated.
(Answered by Mr. Gerald Balfour.) Shortly after the occurrence of the casualty at Kish Bank, the Board of Trade asked the Commissioners of Irish Lights to consider the possibility of improving the system of warning vessels from the lightship, and have been assured that the matter will receive every attention. The reply to the concluding part of the hon. Member's Question is in the negative.