§ SIR GRAHAM MONTGOMERYmoved for leave to introduce a Bill to consolidate and amend the Law relating to the Public Health in Scotland. He said, it was to consolidate four previous Acts of Parliament relating to the removal of nuisances for the prevention of disease in Scotland, and several clauses were taken from the English Public Health Act of 1848. The Bill would afford increased facilities to the local authorities to carry out their Act, and would give a controlling and compelling power to the Board and supervision, which was very necessary.
§ Motion agreed to.
§ Bill to consolidate and amend the Law relating to the Public Health in Scotland, ordered to be brought in by Sir GRAHAM MONTGOMERY, Mr. Secretary WALPOLE, and Mr. HUNT.
§ Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 89.]