HC Deb 17 March 1893 vol 10 cc388-9
MR. SCOTT MONTAGU () Hants, New Forest

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether, pending the Report of the Inspector now holding an inquiry at Cowes, he will prohibit the depositing of any more dredgings from the Southampton Docks upon the fishing grounds in the Solent, and order the dredgings to be taken outside the Solent into the Channel, in view of the serious injury inflicted upon the fishermen, of the district?

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. MUNDELLA,) Sheffield, Brightside

I understand that the Report of the Inspector will be presented to me in a day or two, and I can assure the hon. Member that the suggestion made will be carefully considered, but it is not possible for me to determine on any action until I have received the Report.