§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ MR. AUGUSTUS SMITHsaid, he wished to know the extent of property above and below high-water mark that would be affected by the Bill, the rent to be charged, and whether the public could get compensation for the loss of fishing, &c., at certain times of the tide?
SIR GEORGE LEWISobserved, that the hon. Member, although he had a very keen nose for questions of foreshore, was mistaken in that instance. The Bill was not intended to affect such questions, but merely to prevent accidents, by prohibiting vessels from anchoring within the line of fire.
§ Bill read 2o, and committed for Monday next.
§ House adjourned at One o'clock.