HC Deb 29 March 1860 vol 157 cc1496-7
SIR WILLIAM MILES

said, he would beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is the intention of the Government to introduce any measure this Session for the improvement of Outfalls, the deepening of existing public Water-courses, and the drainage of low-lying Lands in districts by means of general provisions; and, if not, whether the Government would appoint a Commission to inquire into the extent and nature of existing evils and the best means of remedying them?

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

said, the Government had had under their consideration for some months past a Bill upon the subject of public drainage. It was in a forward state, and if there was any prospect of its being proceeded with, it might be introduced to the House; but in the present position of public business, he did not see that any benefit could arise from the introduction of such a Bill.