PRIVATE BILL PETITIONS (STANDING ORDERS NOT COMPLIED WITH).

HC Deb 21 February 1906 vol 152 cc316-32

MR. SPEAKER

laid upon the Table Report from one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, That, in the the case of the Petitions for the following Bills, the Standing Orders have not been complied with, viz.:—

Heacham Water.

London County Council (Tramways and Improvements).

London United Tramways.

Middlesex County Council (Tramways).

Romford and District Tramways.

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Select Committee on Standing Orders.

Additional Electrical Power Supply (London) Bill,—"to incorporate a Company and to confer upon such Company powers for the production, transmission, utilisation, and supply of electrical energy," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Administrative County of London and District Electric Power Bill,—"for incorporating and conferring powers on the Administrative County of London and District Electric Power Company,"

presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Ascot District Gas Electric Lighting Bill,—"to empower the Ascot District Gas Company to supply electricity; and to confer further powers on and to change the name of the Company," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Bacup Corporation Bill,—"to extend the time limited by The Bacup Corporation Water Act, 1898, for the construction of waterworks; to confer further powers upon the mayor, aldermen, and burgesses of the borough of Bacup in relation to their water and electricity undertakings, and to make further provisions with regard to the health, local government, and improvement of the said borough; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Baker Street and Waterloo Railway Bill,—"to confer further powers on the Baker Street and Waterloo Railway Company," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Bristol Corporation Bill,—"to empower the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the city of Bristol to make a new road; to alter the wards of the city; to extend the city and county of Bristol; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Brixham Gas (Electric Lighting) Bill,—"to empower the Brixham Gas Company to supply electricity, and to confer further powers on the company," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Burry Port Gas and Improvement Bill,—"to empower the Urban District Council of Burry Port to supply gas and to make further and better provision with regard to the improvement, health local government, and finance of the district; and for other purposes pre sented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Cardiff Gas Bill,—"to confer further powers on the Cardiff Gas Light and Coke Company," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Carlisle Corporation Bill,—"to empower the Corporation of Carlisle to acquire additional lands for the purposes of their Geltsdale Waterworks; to extend the time for the completion of those works; to authorise the Corporation to borrow further moneys for the purposes of their gas and water undertakings; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Cavan and Leitrim Railway Bill,—"to enable the Cavan and Leitrim Railway Company, Limited, to make certain extensions of their existing undertaking in the counties of Leitrim and Roscommon; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Charing Cross, West End, and City Electricity Supply Bill.—"to confer farther powers upon the Charing Cross, West End, and City Electricity Supply Company, Limited," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Cheltenham Gas Bill,—"to confer further powers upon the Cheltenham Gas Light land Coke Company; and to make further provisions with reference to the undertaking of that company," presented, end read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

City of London Electric Lighting Bill,—"for conferring further powers on the City of London Electric Lighting Company, Limited, and other companies and bodies with respect to the supply of electrical energy; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Cork and Waterford Railways Bill,—"to incorporate the Cork and Waterford Railways Company; and for making railways in the county borough of Cork and in the counties of Cork and Waterford; and to confer running, working, agreement, subscription, and other powers on the Company and on certain Railway Companies and others; to authorise certain public bodies to grant guarantees or to subscribe; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Cork City Railways and Works Bill,—"to incorporate the Cork City Railways Company; and to authorise the Company to construct railways and other works in the county borough of Cork; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Cork Link Railways Bill,—"for incorporating the Cork Link Railways Company and for empowering them to construct railways in the county borough of Cork; and for conferring powers on certain existing railway companies and others; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Corporation of London (Blackfriars and other Bridges) Bill,—"to empower the Corporation of London to widen Blackfriars Bridge; to construct a tramway thereover and to confer other powers upon them with respect to that and other bridges; to authorise agreements between the Corporation and the London County Council; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Derby Gas Bill,—"for extending the limits of supply of the Derby Gas Light and Coke Company; to enable that Company to acquire the undertakings of the Spondon Ockbrook and Borrowash Gas Light and Coke Company, Limited, and the Micklcover and Etwall Gas Light and Coke Company, Limited; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Electric Power Bill,—"to alter and regulate the capital and borrowing powers of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Electric Power Company; to extend the powers of the Company for the supply of electrical energy within their statutory area; to make agreements with local authorities, companies, and others for the supply of electricity within such area; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Dowlais Gas Bill—"for incorporating and conferring powers upon the Dowlais Gas and Coke Company, Limited; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Bill—"to confirm an agreement between the Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Company and the Dublin and Kingstown Railway Company; and to confer powers on the Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Company as to the alteration, conversion, and consolidation of their existing debenture, preference, and ordinary stocks, and as to capital and borrowing powers and other matters; to change the name of the Company and of their undertaking and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Epsom and Ewell Gas Bill,—"for conferring further powers upon the Epsom and Ewell Gas Company," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Gas Companies (Removal of Sulphur Restrictions) Bill,—"to remove the restrictions in respect of sulphur compounds (other than sulphuretted hydrogen) now imposed upon certain Gas Companies," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Great Eastern Railway Bill,—"for conferring further powers upon the Great Eastern Railway Company; for authorising the abandonment of certain works; for extending the time limited by former Acts; for the completion of works and the purchase of lands; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Great Northern Railway Bill,—"to empower the Great Northern Railway; Company to construct a railway and other works; and to purchase additional Lands; to extend the time for the completion of works and compulsory purchase of lands by the Company; to authorise the Company to contribute to the cost of the generating station of the Great Northern and City Railway Company; and to raise additional capital; to authorise the construction of a railway and works by the Company and the Great Central Railway Company, and to confirm the purchase of lands by those Companies; to authorise the construction of a railway and works by the South Yorkshire Line Joint Committee, and to revive and extend the powers for the compulsory purchase of certain lands under The North Eastern Railway Act, 1902; to confirm the purchase of certain lands by the Cheshire Lines Committee and to extend the time for the completion of works and the compulsory purchase of lands by that Committee; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Hackney Electricity Bill,—"to make further provision in regard to the supply of electrical energy by and to the mayor, aldermen, and councillors of the metropolitan borough of Hackney; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Hammersmith, City, and North East London Railway Bill,—"for incorporating the Hammersmith, City, and North East London Railway Company; and for empowering them to construct railways in the counties of London and Middlesex; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Hampstead Garden Suburb Bill,—"to confer powers upon the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust, Limited, for the purpose of enabling that company to develop and lay out lands as garden suburbs," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Huddersfield Corporation Bill,—"to confer further powers on the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the County Borough of Huddersfield with respect to the disposal of trade refuse, for the construction of tramways and street works, and in regard to streets, buildings, sewers, and sanitary matters, and for the health, local government, and improvement of the borough; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Kettering Water Bill,—"to extend the time for the construction of works and the acquisition of lands authorised by The Kettering Urban District Water Act, 1901, to provide for the transfer of the water undertaking of the Kettering Urban District Council, in the parish of Weekley, to the Kettering Rural District Council; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Kingston-upon-Hull Co[...]poration Bill,—"to empower the Corporation of Kingston-upon-Hull to construct a wharf, pier, and railways, to lay down additional tramways, to execute certain street works, and to confer further powers on them in regard to their water and electricity undertakings and the health and. improvement of the city; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Lancashire Electric Power Bill,—"to enlarge the powers of the Lancashire Electric Power Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

London and India Docks and Mill-wall Companies Dock Bill,—"for the amalgamation of the undertaking of the Millwall Dock Company with that of the London and India Docks Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

London and South Western Railway Bill,—"to confer further powers upon the London and South Western Railway Company, to authorise them to execute further works, to acquire additional lands, to empower that company and the Midland Railway Company, or one of them, to acquire additional lands in respect of an undertaking in which they are jointly interested, for amalgamating the Waterloo and City Railway Company and the Axminster and Lyme Regis Light Railway Company with the London and South Western Railway Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Bill,—"to confer further powers on the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Company; and for other purposes." presented, and road the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

London County Buildings Bill,—"to empower the London County Council to acquire lands for county offices; and construct an embankment in the River Thames; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

London County Council (Electric Supply) Bill,—"to confer powers on the London County Council with respect to the supply of electrical energy in the Administrative County of London and neighbouring places; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

London County Council (General Powers) Bill,—"to empower the London County Council to execute works and to acquire lands; to make provisions as to the drainage of parts of the borough of Hornsey; to empower the London County Council to establish a street ambulance service; to confer powers upon the Councils of certain Metropolitan Boroughs; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

London Electric Supply Corporation Bill,—"to confer further powers on the London Electric Supply Corporation, Limited, with respect to the supply of electrical energy; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

London Outer Circle Railway Bill,—"for making a railway between Feltham and the London and India Docks to be called the London Outer Circle Railway; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

London Southern Tramways Bill,—"to authorise the use on the tramways of the London Southern Tramways Company of mechanical power, and to empower that Company to purchase lands and construct works, and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Macclesfield and District Tramways Bill,—"to incorporate the Macclesfield and District Tramways Company, and to empower that Company to make and maintain tramways and other works in the county of Chester; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Manchester Corporation Bill,—"to confer further powers upon the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the city of Manchester with reference to the construction of tramways and other works, and the acquisition and appropriation of lands, and with respect to matters affecting the health and good government of the city; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Merthyr Tydfil Gas Bill,—"to authorise the Merthyr Tydfil Gas Company to construct new works; to raise additional capital; to convert their existing capital; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Metropolitan District Railway Bill,—"to empower the Metropolitan District Railway Company to construct new railways and a subway; to acquire lands; to constitute their surplus lands a separate undertaking; to raise further capital; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Metropolitan Electric Supply Bill,—"to confer further powers on the Metropolitan Electric Supply Company, Limited," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Metropolitan Railway Bill,—"to confer further powers upon the Metropolitan Railway Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Metropolitan Water Board Bill,—"to empower the Metropolitan Water Board to make additional waterworks and sewerage and other works, and to dispose of the sewage of certain districts in the valleys of the Rivers Lee and Stort; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Middlesex County Council (General Powers) Bill,—"to make further provision for preventing the pollution and obstruction of streams in the county of Middlesex, and to confer further powers on the County Council of Middlesex for that purpose, and in relation to the width and maintenance of roads, employment agencies, ice cream vendors, gipsy encampments, quarter sessions, rating of cemeteries, recreation grounds, Brentford Market, and Runnymede Rifle Range; for amending the London and Middlesex (Adjustment) Scheme, 1905; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Midland Railway Bill,—"to confer additional powers upon the Midland Railway Company for the construction of works, and upon that Company and the Midland and Great Northern Railways Joint Committee for the acquisition of lands, to provide for the vesting of the undertaking of the Halesowen Railway Company in the Midland Railway Company and the Great Western Railway Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Mid-Oxfordshire Gas Bill,—"for empowering the Mid-Oxfordshire Gas Light and. Coke Company, Limited, to carry on gas works, and supply gas in certain parts of the county of Oxford; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Millwall Dock Bill,—"to confer further powers upon the Millwall Dock Company with respect to superfluous lands," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

New Mills Urban District Council Bill,—"to authorise the Urban District Council of New Mills to purchase the Ollerset Waterworks Undertaking, and such portion of the waterworks and plant of the Stockport Corporation as is within the district of the Council, and to supply water throughout their district, and to make further provision in regard to the gas undertaking of the Council; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

North and South Shields Electric Railway Bill,—"to enlarge the powers of the North and South Shields Electric Railway Company with reference to the acquisition of lands and the construction of works," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

North East Lincolnshire Water Bill,—"for incorporating and conferring powers upon the North East Lincolnshire Water Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

North East London Railway Bill,—"for conferring further powers on the North East London Railway Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

North Metropolitan Tramways Bill,—"to provide for the winding up and dissolution of the North Metropolitan Tramways Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

North West London Railway Bill,—" for empowering the North West London Railway Company to extend and alter their authorised railways; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Oldham and Saddleworth District Tramways (Abandonment) Bill,—"for the abandonment of the Oldham and Saddleworth District Tramways; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Peterborough Gas Bill,—"for consolidating the capital of the Peterborough Gas Company; for enabling that Company to acquire additional lands and to raise additional capital; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Pontefract Corporation Bill,—"to vest in the Corporation of Pontefract the undertakings of the Pontefraet Park Trustees and the Pontefract Gas Company, and to make further provision for the local government of the borough and the water supply thereto; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Rathmines and Rathgar Extension and Improvement Bill,—"to extend the boundaries of the Rathmines and Rathgar Urban District, to confer further powers on the Urban District Council of Rath mines and Rathgar with respect to streets and sanitary and other matters for the improvement and good government of their district; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Rochester, Chatham, and Strood Gas Bill,—"to confer further powers upon the Rochester, Chatham, and Strood Gas Light Company," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

St. John's (Westminister) Improvement Bill,—"to authorise the construction of street improvements, the rearrangement of buildings, and the taking of lands in the parish of St. Margaret and St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, in the county of London; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

St. Pancras Electricity Bill,—"to empower the mayor, aldermen, and councillors of the metropolitan borough of St. Pancras to continue and maintain their stations for generating and transforming electricity; and to amend The St. Pancras (Middlesex) Electric Lighting Order, 1883," presented, and read the first time and ordered to be read a second time.

Shoreditch and Stepney Electricity Bill,—"to make further provision in regard to the supply of electrical energy by and to the mayor, aldermen, and councillors of the metropolitan borough of Shoreditch; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

South Lincolnshire Water Bill,—"to incorporate the South Lincolnshire Water Company, with power to supply water within certain parishes in the county of Lincoln, and to authorise that company and the Urban District Council of Spalding to construct works and provide water; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

South Metropolitan Electric Light and Power Bill,—"to empower the South Metropolitan Electric Light and Power Company, Limited, to enter into agreements with companies and local authorities with respect to the supply of electrical energy; to confer further power on the Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

South Metropolitan Gas Bill,—"to empower the South Metropolitan Gas Company to purchase lands; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

South Suburban Gas Bill,—"to make further provisions with respect to the gas supplied by the South Suburban Gas Company, and the price to be charged therefor; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

South Wales Electrical Power Distribution Company Bill,—"to authorise the South Wales Electrical Power Distribution Company to raise additional capital for carrying out works within the area transferred to and vested in the Company by The South Wales Electrical Power Distribution Company Act, 1905; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Southampton Gas Bill,—"to authorise the Southampton Gaslight and Coke Company to raise additional capital; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Sutton, Southcoates, and Drypool Gas Bill,—"for conferring further powers on the Sutton, Southcoates, and Drypool Gas Company," presented and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Thornton Urban District Gas Bill,—"to empower the Urban District Council of Thornton, in the county palatine of Lancaster, to supply gas, and to provide for the transfer to the Council of such portion of the gas works undertaking; and plant of the Poulton-le-Fylde Urban District Council as is contained within the urban district of Thornton; and for other purposes," presented and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Todmorden Corporation Bill,—"to confer further powers upon the mayor, aldermen, and burgesses of the borough of Todmorden in relation to their water, gas, and electric lighting undertakings, to authorise them to provide and work motor omnibuses, and to make further provision with regard to the cleansing and improvement of the River Calder within the borough, and with regard to the health, improvement, and good government of the said borough; and for other purposes," presented and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Tottenham and Edmonton Gas Bill,—"to confer further powers upon the Tottenham and Edmonton Gas Light and Coke Company; and for other purposes," presented and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Twickenham and Teddington Electric Supply Bill,—"to extend the powers of the Twickenham and Teddington Electric Supply Company, Limited, with respect to the supply of electricity; and for other purposes," presented and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Uxbridge Gas Bill,—"for conferring further powers upon the Uxbridge and Hillingdon Gas Consumers Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Wandsworth and Putney Gas (Removal of Sulphur Restrictions) Bill,—"to repeal Section 38, sub-sections (d), (e), and (f) of The Wandsworth and Putney Gas Act, 1900," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Waterford Corporation and Bridge Bill,—" to empower the Corporation of the County Borough of Waterford to acquire the existing toll bridge and ferry rights over the River Suir at Waterford; to enable them to borrow moneys; to empower certain county and district councils to contribute moneys towards the purchase of the said bridge and ferry rights; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Watford and Edgware Railway Bill,—"to extend the time limited by The Watford and Edgware Railway Act, 1903, for the construction of works and the purchase of lands; to authorise agreements between the Watford and Edgware Railway Company and other Companies; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

Watford Gas Bill,—"to consolidate the capital of the Watford Gas and Coke Company; to confer further powers on the company with respect to the raising of additional capital; to extend the limits of supply of the Company; to authorise the Company to acquire by agreement the undertakings of the Chesham Gas and Coke Company, Limited, and the Amersham Gas Light and Coke Company, Limited; to authorise the construction and maintenance of additional gas works; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

West London Electric Undertakers' Association Bill,—"to authorise the Association of Electric Supply Undertakers in the West of London; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.

West Middlesex Roads Bill,—"to authorise the construction of new roads in the urban districts of Brentford and Heston and Isleworth, in the county of Middlesex; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Wigan and Heysham Railway Bill,—"for incorporating the Wigan and Heysham Railway Company, and authorising them to construct railways in the county of Lancaster; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.