§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONsaid, he had intended to bring in a Bill to reorganise the Sewers Commission, but it was suggested to him that as the Corporation Inquiry Commissioners were likely to make some suggestions with regard to the whole metropolis, he had better wait for their Report. It had now been presented, but too late to act on it this Session; he had, therefore, to propose a Bill to continue the existing Commission for twelve months, giving them power to raise money for such works as might be necessary during that period; but none of the great works were to be commenced till the reorganisation of the Commission.
§ MR. ADDERLEYsaid, he hoped that in the meantime something, would be done to improve the sewerage of the district of Belgravia, which was in a most disgraceful state.
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONsaid, that the Commission would be able to undertake any work of absolute necessity. He hoped that when it was reorganised it would contain some elective members, the representatives of the boards of guardians and corporation of the metropolis.
§ SIR WILLIAM CLAYsaid, he wished to know exactly what amount the present Commission would be authorised to raise.
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONsaid, that the amount asked for was 300,000l., but he would cause a detailed statement of 1417 the proposed works to be laid before the House.
§ Leave given.
§ Bill ordered to be brought in by Viscount Palmerston and Mr. Fitzroy.
§ Bill read 1o.