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Motion made, and Question proposed,
That leave he given to bring in a Bill further to amend the Acts relating to the raising of money by the Metropolitan Board of Works; and for other purposes relating thereto."—(Lord Frederick Cavendish.)
§ MR. MONKdesired to know what the proposed Bill was, as it seemed to him a very objectionable practice that the Government should bring in Bills for raising money—if the Bill were for that purpose—on behalf of the Metropolitan Board of Works.
§ LORD FREDERICK CAVENDISHexplained that some years ago the Metropolitan Board of Works were allowed to introduce Bills themselves for raising money; but latterly, in the time of the late Government, the Government had undertaken the introduction of these Bills in order to impose a check on the expenditure of the Board. The present Bill was absolutely necessary in order to continue works which were in hand.
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Motion agreed to.
Bill further to amend the Acts relating to the raising of Money by the Metropolitan. Board of Works; and for other purposes relating thereto, ordered to be brought in by Lord FREDERICK CAVENDISH and Mr. JOHN HOLMS.
Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 204.]
§ House adjourned at a quarter after One o'clock till Monday next.