HC Deb 28 May 1894 vol 24 cc1399-400
MR. LOUGH (Islington, W.)

I beg to ask the Parliamentary Charity Com- missioner whether it is true that the Charity Commissioners have sanctioned the sale of an eyot in the Thames near Abingdon; and, if so, whether he is willing to take steps that may prevent this further alienation of public rights in the river?

THE PARLIAMENTARY CHARITY COMMISSIONER (Mr. F. S. STEVENSON,) Suffolk, Eye

The Commissioners have given notice of a proposal to sell an eyot in the River Thames belonging to Christ's Hospital, Abingdon, at a price recommended by a surveyor. They are not aware of any public rights affecting the island in question; but before proceeding further they will await an answer to a communication they have addressed to the Thames Conservancy on the subject of the sale.