HC Deb 14 February 1861 vol 161 c398
SIR JOHN SHELLEY

said, he would beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce any measures for further facilitating the Drainage of Lands by the Improvement of Outfalls and Arterial Channels?

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

said, he had had his attention directed to the subject during the recess. He believed it was one which excited a great deal of interest. He had a measure nearly prepared with respect to it; and he hoped to be able to lay that measure soon before the House, but he could not yet name a day for its introduction.