HC Deb 26 June 1906 vol 159 c774
MR. STANLEY WILSON (Yorkshire, E.R., Holderness)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether the Government have yet received the-report of Mr. Matthews, as to the effects, of the recent encroachments by the sea in the south-east corner of the East Riding of Yorkshire; and whether the-Government intend to take any steps to prevent the recurrence of such encroachments during the approaching; autumn and winter.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE,) Carnarvon Boroughs

The Board of Trade have received the joint report from Captain Frederick, one of their professional advisors and Mr. Matthews, C.M.G., as to the encroachment by the sea at and near Kilnsea. The report is receiving, careful consideration, and I hope to be able to say shortly what conclusion has been arrived at.

MR. STANLEY WILSON

Can I see. the report?

MR. LLOYD-GEORGE

Certainly.