HL Deb 31 July 1890 vol 347 c1338
* LORD SUDELEY

My Lords, I beg to move for the Return of which I have given notice.

Moved, For certain further official Correspondence relating to Admiral Colomb's system of flashing signals between the years 1861 and 1867, also since that date; to include the letter from the Treasury to the Amiralty offering to give Admiral Colomb £2,000, and Admiral Colomb's reply thereto."—(Lord Sudeley.)

LORD ELPHINSTONE

There is no objection to making this Return, but I must point out to my noble Friend that one of the Papers he asks for is not in existence. We have had no reply yet from Admiral Colomb, but if that reply is received in time, it will be printed with the other Papers.

* LORD SUDELEY

I hope my noble Friend will arrange with the Admiralty that, if necessary, the Return shall be delayed for a few days for the purpose of including Admiral Colomb's reply. The Treasury has taken one month in making their offer, and, therefore, it may take a little time for Admiral Colomb to forward his reply. It should, of course, be printed with the other Papers to make them complete.

LORD EPHINSTONE

I will put the noble Lord's request before the Admiralty; I cannot say anything more.

On Question agreed to; Return ordered to be laid before the House.

House adjourned at ten minutes past Five o'clock, till To-morrow, a quarter past Ten o'clock.