§ Standing Order 157a, relating to Private Business, was read and amended, in line 3, by inserting, after the word "Trade," the words "and His Majesty's Office of Works." And in line 6, by inserting, after the word "Trade," the words "and His Majesty's Office of Works."—;(The Chairman of Ways and Means.)
1452§ Local Government Provisional Orders (No. 7.) Bill. "To confirm certain Provisional Orders of the Local Government Board relating to Carnarvon, Sheffield, the South West Gloucestershire United Districts, and Whitby," presented by Mr. Runciman; supported by Mr. John Burns; read the first time, and referred to the Examiners of Petition's for Private Bills, and to be printed. [Bill 199.]
§ Electric Lighting Provisional Orders (No. 5) Bill. "To confirm certain Provisional Orders made by the Board of Trade under the Electric Lighting Acts, 1882 and 1888, relating to Bude, Camborley and District, East Barnct Valley, Exeter (Extension), Frome (Amendment), Higham Ferrers, Rushden and Wellingborough (Rural District), Mid - Durham, Wealdstone, Wisbech (Amendment), and Yardley (Amendment)," presented by Mr. Kearley; supported by Mr. Lloyd - George; read the first time, and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, and to be printed. [Bill 200.]
§ Electric Lighting Provisional Order (No. 1) Bill. Reported, without Amendment [Provisional Order confirmed]; Report to lie upon the Table.
§ Bill to be read the third time Tomorrow.
§ Electric Lighting Provisional Orders (No. 2) Bill. Reported, with Amendments [Provisional Orders confirmed]; Report to lie upon the Table.
§ Bill, as amended, to be considered To-morrow.
§ Ascot District Gas (Electric Lighting) Bill; Brixham Gas (Electric Lighting) Bill. Reported, with Amendments; Reports to lie upon the Table, and to be printed.
§ Sheffield Assay Office Bill [Lords]. Reported, without Amendment; Report to lie upon the Table, and to be printed. Bill to be read the third time.
§ Accrington District Gas and Water Board Bill [Lords]; Holyhead Water Bill [Lords]; London County Council (Tramways and Improvements) Bill. Reported, with Amendments; Reports to lie upon the Table, and to be printed.
1453§ Middlesex County Council (Tramways) Bill. Reported [Preamble not proved]; Report to lie upon the Table, and to be printed.
§ Bristol Corporation Bill; Metropolitan District Railway Bill. Reported, with Amendments; Reports to lie upon the Table, and to be printed.