HC Deb 04 May 1893 vol 12 cc56-7
MR. H. L. W. LAWSON (Gloucester, Cirencester)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that his Predecessor declared it advisable that there should be a Parliamentary inquiry into the composition, constitution, and powers of the Thames Conservancy Board; whether he is aware that the London County Council is seeking representation on that Board under its General Powers Bill; and if he will move for a Select Committee to consider the whole question?

MR. MUNDELLA

There is a Bill at present before Parliament promoted by the London County Council which proposes to give representation to the London County Council on the Conservancy Board. If that Bill is carried, I assume that the object will have boon attained. I shall be quite prepared to consider the question of the appointment of a Select Committee if necessary.