§ Mr. WASONasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if, considering the distance between Longhope and Thurso, he will explain why it is considered necessary to keep a first-class mail steamer like the "St. Ninian" for this short journey, especially in view of the fact that the mail service to Shetland is thereby quite upset; and if he will see if it is possible to have the steamer released at once, and the officers use some of the numerous cruisers they have stationed in Scapa?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe service on which the "St. Ninian" is employed is necessary to secure the comfort and convenience of the large body of officers and men which it is necessary to retain at the isolated and remote anchorage of Scapa.