§ 13. Mr. Buchanan (for Mr. McGovern)asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that no steamer sailed from Douglas, Isle of Man, to Ardrossan between Monday, midnight, 4th July and Friday, 8th July, and that many passengers attending the Celtic Congress had to journey to Scotland via Liverpool which cost 20S. extra for fares, and the loss of a considerable amount of time; and will he inquire with a view to the establishment of a better and more regular direct service to suit the requirements of the Scottish visitors?
Mr. StanleyI understand the facts are as stated. The company point out that they advertised full details of their sailings early in the season for the guidance of intending visitors, and that they run such services as the traffic justifies.