HC Deb 20 July 1897 vol 51 cc627-8 Without prejudice to any existing powers, the Admiralty may forthwith proceed to construct the works as specified in the schedule to this Act at the places therein mentioned, and for that purpose may acquire such lands and execute such works as they may deem expedient.
MR. DILLON

asked what were the full force and meaning of the opening words, without prejudice to any existing powers, the Admiralty may forthwith proceed to construct the works as specified in the schedule"?

THE CIVIL LORD OF THE ADMIHALTY (Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN,) Worcestershire, E.

said that it was only to preserve to the Admiralty any powers they possessed under the Act of last year, and the Act of previous years.

Clause ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clause 2,—