Mr. T. WILSONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the present position of the claim of Crown rights to the foreshore at Seaview, Isle of Wight; whether this matter has been dragging on for years; and whether he can now hold out any prospect of the matter being taken to a speedy conclusion?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANProposals for a final settlement have been made and are being considered, and if agreed to will bring this matter to a speedy conclusion.