HC Deb 14 March 1901 vol 90 cc1577-8
*MR. CLAUDE LOWTHER (Cumberland, Eskdale)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he can explain why no notice has been taken of the Report of the Royal Commission of 1895 on the Fisheries of the Solway Firth, recommending the purchase of the Scottish stake nets, and the establishment of uniform legislation on both sides of the estuary: and whether he can state if it is necessary to await a confirmation of that recommendation before taking steps to redress a grievance which is inflicting hardships on the Cumberland fishermen.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

As a Royal Commission is now sitting, it seems inexpedient to come to any decision as to further legislation until they have reported.

*MR. CLAUDE LOWTHER

asked the First Lord of the Treasury whether he was aware that this Royal Commission had finished sitting, and whether he could inform him when the Commissioners were likely to make public their Report.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

said that rested entirely with the Commission. He I would inquire, if notice were given of he question.