§ MR. SCLATER-BOOTH, in moving for leave to bring in a Bill to amend the Law relating to the management of Highways, said, its main object was to leave the management as much as possible to the various local bodies, so that they might adapt its powers to the wants of the various localities, while at the same time means would be provided for introducing, as far as possible, a uniform system of supervision and accounts. Power was also given in the Bill to make bye-laws to provide for a great deal that was now done under the Turnpike Acts.
§ MR. DILLWYNinquired if the Bill would apply to South Wales?
§ MR. SCLATER-BOOTHsaid, some of the provisions would apply to South Wales. In general there was no wish to break up the South Wales system, which had worked very well.
§ Motion agreed to.
§ Bill to amend the Law relating to the management of Highways, ordered to be brought in by Mr. Sclater-Booth and Mr. Salt.
§ Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 129.]