HC Deb 16 August 1901 vol 99 c1187
MR. HERBERT LEWIS (Flint Boroughs)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether, in view of the fact that there has been no opportunity of discussing the Vote for the Office of Woods and other administrative questions of special interest to Wales, early facilities will be afforded for the discussion of those questions in the course of next session.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

The hon. Gentleman will readily recognise that I can give no pledge with regard to the course of business next session, but if there be any desire of the kind suggested by him, I shall be very glad to consider it.

MR. HERBERT LEWIS

The right hon. Gentleman made a similar promise earlier in the session, and representations have been made to him from time to time through the usual official channels, but, unfortunately, have not met with success. I hope we may have better fortune next session.

*MR. WILLIAM JONES (Carnarvonshire, Arfon)

Having regard to the importance attaching to Crown lands and foreshores in Wales, and the fact that non-party conferences have been recently held to discuss them, will the right hon. Gentleman give his pertonal consideration to this Vote early next session?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

said he quite appreciated the desire of the hon. Gentleman.