HC Deb 14 February 1899 vol 66 c837

"To confer further powers upon the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the city of Manchester for the construction of works and the acquisition of lands, and with respect to the regulation of street trading, street cries, sale of ice creams, and with reference to milk and other matters affecting the health and good government of the city, and to enlarge their powers in connection with the supply of electricity; and for other purposes," read the first time; to be read a second time.