§ MR. MARKS (Kent, Thanet)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade whether the result of the inquiry held by Captain Frederick, R.N., into the removal of shingle from the sea shore lying between Blackpool and Fleetwood 1400 has been reported to the Board; and, if so, what action it is proposed to take upon it.
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. BONAB LAW,) Glasgow, BlackfriarsYes, Sir, Captain Frederick's report has been received and considered, and the applicants have been informed that the Board of Trade are prepared to make an Order under Section 14 of the Harbours Act, 1814, prohibiting the removal of shingle or ballast from the shores or banks of the sea between Blackpool and Fleetwood.