§ MR. A. ALLEN (Christchurch)To ask Mr. Attorney-General whether his attention has been directed to steps which are being taken by a certain riparian owner to stop the free navigation of the River Avon between Christchurch and Salisbury; whether the Act of 16 and 17 Car. 2, c. 12, still remains in force; and what steps, if any, he will take to protect the rights of the Crown and the public in the free navigation of the Avon.
(Answered by Sir William Robson.) My attention has not been directed to this matter except by my hon. friend's Question. It is for the parties or authorities affected by the alleged obstruction to take proceedings, if they decide to do so, by way of action. The matter will probably come before me on an application for my fiat, which I shall be glad to consider.