§ Sir W. Smilesasked the President of the Board of Trade, what is the age of s.s. "Bobie"; when was she transferred to the British flag; how many British officers and crew are on board; and whether anyone on the s.s. "Bobie" can speak English?
Mr. StanleyThe s.s. "Bobie" is 54 years old and was transferred to the British flag from the French flag on 9th July last. She is now registered at Gibraltar, and according to the latest information available at that port, there are no British officers or crew on the vessel, but the Master speaks English.