HC Deb 30 July 1896 vol 43 cc1053-4
MR. J. P. FARRELL

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the dangerous condition of the canal harbour at Longford and the advice given to the Midland Great Western Railway Company to rail it in, which they say legal advice compels them not to do, will he consent to the introduction of a short Bill in next Session to authorise the construction of protective palings at such places?

MR. RITCHIE

I am not prepared to make any statement as to the legislation of next Session, but if the hon Member introduces such a Bill as he suggests I will give it careful consideration.