HC Deb 31 July 1877 vol 236 cc317-8

(Mr. E. Stanhope.)

[BILL 217.] CONSIDERATION.

Bill, as amended, considered.

Amendments made.

MR. BOUND

moved, in page 3, line 11, to leave out the word "one," in order to insert the word "three." He did so on the ground that his constituents on the coast of Essex who were affected by legislation upon oyster fisheries needed more time given within which persons might petition against an Order of the Board of Trade made under the provisions of the Sea Fisheries Act, 1868—that it was in the recollection of the House that witnesses before last year's Committee proved that oyster dredgers went long distances in the pursuit of their calling, and were much absent from home, and that, consequently, more time was needed in case Orders of the Board of Trade affecting their interests were applied for.

Amendment proposed, in page 3, line 11, to leave out the word " one," in order to insert the word " three."

Question proposed, "That the word ' one ' stand part of the Bill."

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendment proposed, in page 4, line 8, after the word "flat," to insert the words— Provided always, That Sussex lobsters, known to the trade as Bognor lobsters, may measure in like manner not less than seven inches."— (Sir Walter B. Barttelot.)

Question proposed, "That those words be there inserted."

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Amendments made.

Bill to be read the third time Tomorrow.