§ MR. EDWIN LAWRENCE (Cornwall, Truro)rose to move the following Resolution:—
That, in the opinion of this House, in the interests of trade and communication by sea between places on the coast of England and Wales, and with a view to the protection and development of sea fisheries and the safety of the persons engaged in them, it is desirable that a Departmental Committee be appointed to inquire in what way and to what extent the existing provision of piers and harbours on those coasts should be improved.The hon. Member's opening remarks were interrupted by notice being taken that 40 Members were not present; House counted, and 40 Members not being present—
§ The House was Adjourned at Twenty-five Minutes after Seven of the Clock till To-morrow.