HC Deb 29 November 1847 vol 95 cc265-6
MR. BAINES

inquired of the noble Lord at the head of the Woods and Forests, whether it were the intention of the Government to introduce into Parliament any measure relating to the public health of towns?

VISCOUNT MORPETH

begged to say, in answer to the question, that it was the hope of Her Majesty's Government to be able to introduce a measure with respect to the health of towns at an early day on the reassembling of Parliament after the Christmas recess.

DR. BOWRING

inquired whether it were intended that the metropolis should be included within the provisions of such Bill?

VISCOUNT MORPETH

could not answer the question at present.

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