§ EARL DE LA WARRsaid, that since he gave Notice of the Question which appeared on the Paper in his name—to ask, If it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government, as reported, not to send a chaplain with the Arctic Expedition, the First Lord of the Admiralty had announced that a chaplain was to be sent in each ship; but, as there had been conflicting statements on the subject, it would, perhaps, be satisfactory to the relatives and friends of officers who were to serve in the Expedition, and to the public generally, to know that there was no longer any doubt as to the course which Her Majesty's Government would pursue with reference to the appointment of chaplains.
§ THE EARL OF MALMESBURYsaid, he need scarcely answer a Question which the noble Earl (Earl De la Warr) seemed to feel that he need scarcely have asked. The only difficulty which the Admiralty felt in the matter from the first was the fact that every foot of room in these vessels was required for the direct purposes of the Expedition; but it had been accomplished by cancelling the appointment of two assistant-paymasters, and a chaplain would be appointed to each of the ships.