§ Mr. RUPERT GWYNNEasked the-President of the Board of Trade whether the licence of the s.s. "Mandingo," which he stated would expire in July last, has been renewed; and whether, if such is the case, a careful inspection was made, and a report obtained, before granting a fresh licence?
Mr. BUXTONThe passenger certificate of the "Mandingo" has been renewed. A careful survey of the vessel was made by a surveyor, and a declaration of survey was received from him, before the certificate was issued.