§ MR. ALDERMAN LUSKsaid, he would beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to bring in a Bill next Session for the better regulation of Gas Companies; and, if so, to amend the Gas (Metropolis) Act (1863), in accordance with the Report of the Select Committee appointed to inquire into the operation and results of that Act?
§ MR. WALPOLEsaid, in reply, that he had not had time to read the Report of the Select Committee, and therefore could not give the hon. Member a definite answer, but the subject would be taken into consideration during the recess.