§ Mr. MARKS (Tower Hamlets, St. George's)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether he intends to introduce early next Session a Bill to ensure the supply by water com- 210 panies of pure and wholesome water, and otherwise safeguard the interests of water consumers; and, if so, whether the Bill will apply to all existing companies?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARDI am not in a position to make any statement as to the legislation which the Government will propose next Session, or as to the scope and extent of any of the Bills they may introduce.