§ Sir JOHN LONSDALEasked the Prime Minister whether, under the Government of Ireland Bill, the proposed Irish Parliament will have jurisdiction over Royal harbours or harbours under Admiralty control, or over the coast line between high and low-water mark?
§ Mr. BIRRELLThere is nothing in the Bill to prohibit the Irish Parliament making laws with respect to harbours so far as the legislation does not interfere with the rights of the Crown (including naval and military rights). The ground between high and low-water mark is primâ facie Crown property, and, as such, excluded from Irish legislation, but under Clause 39 such property may be placed at the disposal of the Irish Government.