HC Deb 11 April 1892 vol 3 c1119
MR. MACNEILL

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the artillery practice carried on at Glenbeigh seriously interferes with the salmon fishing and the gathering of cockles at low water in Caran Estuary, County Kerry, which are sources of livelihood for the poor people of the neighbourhood; and whether he will give directions to have a stop put to this artillery practice?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. E. STANHOPE,) Lincolnshire, Horncastle

The case of the Glenbeigh range will be considered by the Committee on Target Practice Seawards. Bye-laws have been recently framed, after a public inquiry, but they will not be promulgated till the Committee has reported.

MR. MACNEILL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that reports have been made that this place is seriously affected by the artillery practice?

MR. E. STANHOPE

I am not aware, but if the hon. Member will give me any evidence on the point full inquiry shall be made.

MR. MAURICE HEALY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the Target Practice Committee will hold sittings in Ireland for the purpose of making local inquiries, as they have done at different places in England?

MR. E. STANHOPE

That question will lie entirely with the Committee, and if evidence is tendered I have no doubt they will accept it.