HC Deb 28 February 1849 vol 102 cc1364-5

MR. CORNEWALL LEWIS moved for leave to bring in a new Bill, for the management of highways and turnpike roads.

MR. HENLEY

took that opportunity of asking the hon. Gentleman when he intended to lay on the table of the House a copy of all returns in his possession relating to this subject, and particularly of such as he had alluded to in the course of that day's debate. It was desirable that copies thereof should be printed and laid on the table as early as possible.

MR. G. C. LEWIS

I believe that all the numerical statements which I have made to-day are extracted from the printed returns which are now upon the table of the House, with the single exception of one statement with regard to the payment of highway officers, and litigation in respect of highways; but I moved yesterday for a return of those expenses, &c. They are now in course of preparation, and will be presented, I hope, in a few days.

Leave given.

Bill to consolidate and amend the laws relating to Public Roads in England and North Wales, ordered to be brought in by Mr. Cornewall Lewis and Sir George Grey.