HC Deb 17 February 1905 vol 141 c475

"To establish public trusts under one control, with power to acquire, develop, extend, and administer the Canals and inland navigations of the United Kingdom, and to exercise all powers and authorities conducive or ancillary thereto," presented by Mr. Barran; supported by Sir John Brunner, Sir William Tomlinson, Sir William Holland, Sir Alfred Hickman, Mr. Channing, Mr. PlattHiggins, Mr. Crombie, Mr. Kerr, Mr. Field, Mr. Trevelyan, Mr. McArthur, and Mr. Alexander Cross; to be read a second time upon Friday, 26th May, and to be printed. [Bill 11.]