§ 16. Sir A. SHIRLEY BENNasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if any offer was made by a shipping company during the past month to refit one of their steamers at Devonport; and, if it was made, why had it to be declined?
§ Sir J. CRAIGNothing is known of such an offer having been made.
§ Sir A. S. BENNIs every effort being made to obtain and to carry out commercial work at Devonport Dockyard?
§ Sir J. CRAIGYes, Sir; everything possible is being done in that direction.