HC Deb 07 August 1834 vol 25 cc1028-9

On the Motion that this Bill be read a third time,

Mr. Hume

said, that in a country so eminently naval, the question of the pilot duties and dues should be placed under one general system.

Mr. Ewart

concurred in the opinion of the hon. Member, and hoped that before next Session of Parliament some general plan would be devised for the regulation of this matter.

Mr. Harries

said, that if any change took place upon this subject it should originate with the Government; above all things no sacrifices should be made to any particular interest. Looking at the Bill as it stood, it could not answer the object proposed by the gallant Member. It was an imperfect piece of legislation, and as such it was objectionable.

Sir Thomas Troubridge

said, his object was to facilitate the putting pilots on board homeward-bound ships at Dungeness. He had consulted the Admiralty, the Trinity House, and other bodies interested in the subject, and this Bill had their entire sanction. In short, he should not be doing his duty if he did not advocate the interests of the boatmen of Deal, as well as the safety of the shipping interest.

Mr. Halcombe

opposed the Bill, as liked to be ruinous to the boatmen of Deal and Dover, and moved, that the Bill be read a third time that day six months.

The Amendment was not seconded, and the Bill was read a third time, and some additional clauses was passed.