HC Deb 31 January 1902 vol 102 c16

"To confer further powers upon the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the City of Manchester with reference to the construction of railway and other works in connection with their electricity undertaking; the widening of streets, and the acquisition and appropriation of lands, and with respect to new buildings, regulation of street traffic, and other matters affecting the health and good government of the city; and for other purposes," read the first time; to be read a second time.