HC Deb 28 July 1930 vol 242 cc172-4

Amendments made: In page 32, line 6, leave out from the first word "or" to the end of the paragraph, and insert instead thereof the words "drainage work."

In line 12, leave out from the word "watercourse" to the second word "or" in line 14.

In line 16, leave out the words "or outfalls for water."

In line 17, leave out from the word "existing" to the end of the paragraph, and insert instead thereof the words "drainage work."—[Br. Addison.]

Dr. ADDISON

I beg to move, in page 32, line 20, to leave out from the word "or" to the end of line 21, and to insert instead thereof the words "drainage work or."

Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

I desire to point out that all these alterations take away the words which were inserted for the purpose of safeguarding the watering of cattle and stock in the Lincolnshire drainage areas. I should like to ask the Minister whether he will insert those words in another part of the Bill. The Minister will remember the discussion and the promise he made. I take it that this matter is fully safeguarded.

Dr. ADDISON

I think it is safeguarded in the Bill.

Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

I notice that the words dealing with the watering of cattle are absolutely eliminated, and I should like an assurance from the Minister that the matter is safeguarded.

Mr. HASLAM

The words "for the supply of water for cattle," are in Subsection (1, a), but it is a point of some substance and importance and I would like to be clear on the matter. I think the necessary words are in the Bill.

Dr. ADDISON

The words are omitted here, because if they were put in here they would be a repetition of what has gone before.

Amendment agreed to.

Further Amendments made: In page 32, line 24, leave out from the word "drainage" to the word "of" in line 25.

In line 27, leave out from the word "that" to the end of the Sub-section, and insert instead thereof the words: a Catchment Board shall not, by virtue only of this sub-section, be taken to be authorised to do any work otherwise than in relation to the main river."—[Dr. Addison.]

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

I beg to move, in page 32, line 43, after the word "person," to insert the words: or to any property or stock belonging to that person. I should like to know whether stock is also covered by this Clause.

Mr. WELLS

I beg to second the Amendment.

Mr. W. R. SMITH

The words of the Amendment are not necessary. The Clause reads: Where injury is sustained by any persons. It is obvious that injury sustained by any person includes injury to stock.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Dr. ADDISON

I beg to move, in page 33, line 6, at the end, to insert the words: (4) It is hereby declared that nothing in this section authorises any person to enter on the land of any person except for the purpose of maintaining existing works.

Mr. A. SOMERVILLE

May I ask whether this gives a right to enter on land of an adjoining owner or occupier?

Dr. ADDISON

They have the right to do that in any case, but only for this purpose.

Amendment agreed to.