§ MR. SPEAKER laid upon the Table Report from one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, That, in the case of the Petitions for the following Bills, originating in the Lords, the Standing Orders have not been complied with, viz.:—Cavehill and Whitewell Tramways [Lords]; York and District Tramways [Lords].
§ Ordered, "That the Report be referred to the Select Committee on Standing Orders."
§ 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.
§ Alexandra (Newport and South Wales) Docks and Railway (Additional Capital, etc.) Bill, "to empower the Alexandra 279 (Newport and South Wales) Docks and Railway Company to raise additional capital for the construction and completion of the dock extension and other works in connection therewith, authorised by the Alexandra (Newport and South Wales) Docks and Railway Acts, 1904 and 1906, and for the general purposes of their undertaking," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Annfield Plain and District Gas Bill, "for incorporating and conferring powers on the Annfield Plain and District Gas Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Armagh Urban District Council Bill, "for empowering the Urban District Council of Armagh to acquire the under-taking of the Armagh Toll Committee; for extinguishing the Council's liability to pay an annual road contribution to the Armagh County Council; for making further provision for the health and improvement of the district; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Basingstoke Gas Bill, "for conferring further powers upon the Basingstoke Gas Company," presented, and read the first; time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway Bill, "to authorise the Brecon, and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway Company to construct a new railway, to acquire additional lands and to raise further money; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Brighouse Corporation Bill, "to confer further powers upon the mayor, aldermen, and burgesses of the borough of Brighouse in regard to their electricity undertaking, and to make further provision in regard to 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.
§ Bristol Corporation Bill, "to empower the Lord Mayor, aldermen and burgesses of the city of Bristol to raise further moneys for completion of authorised dock 280 works; to make provision with respect to tonnage dues; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Brockenhurst Gas Bill, "to incorporate the Brockenhurst Gas Company and to enable that Company to supply with gas the parish of Brockenhurst, in the county of Southampton," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Bude Gas Bill, "for incorporating and conferring powers upon the Bude Gas Company," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Cardiff Railway Bill, "to amend the powers of the Cardiff Railway Company with respect to the levying of rates upon steam vessels using the docks of the Company at Cardiff; and to make provisions as to pilotage rates," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Central London Railway Bill, "to confer further powers on the Central London Railway Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Channel Tunnel Railway Bill, "for incorporating the Channel Tunnel Railway Company and empowering them to construct railways and other works in the county of Kent and the foreshore and bed of the English Channel; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Falmouth Gas Bill, "for conferring further powers upon the Falmouth 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.
§ Grays and Tilbury Gas Bill, "for incorporating and conferring powers on the Grays and Tilbury Gas Company," presented, and read the first time; and 281 referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Great Central Railway Bill, "to authorise the construction of now works and taking of lands by the Great Central Railway Company; to sanction and confirm agreements between the Great Central Railway Company and the Blyton and Frodingham and North Lindsey Light Railway Companies and to authorise the construction of new railways and a pier in the county of Lincoln by the Great Central Railway Company and the North Lindsey Light Railway Company; to authorise the construction of new works and the taking of lands for the Sheffield District Railway; to authorise the construction of new railways by the Great Central Railway Company and the Great Northern Railway Company for the purposes of the West Riding and Grimsby Railways; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Great Northern and City Railway Bill, "to revive and extend the powers for the purchase of lands and to extend the time limited for the completion of the railway and works authorised by The Great Northern and City Railway Act, 1902; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Great Western, London and North Western, and Rhymney Railway Companies Bill, "to enable the Great Western, London and North Western, and Rhymney Railway Companies to construct certain railways in the counties of Glamorgan and Monmouth; and to enable the Great Western Railway Company in connection with such railways to construct new railways and a deviation of their Monmouthshire (Western Valleys) Railway; to authorise the appointment of a Joint Committee; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Great Yarmouth Port and Haven Bill, "to amend the Great Yarmouth Port and Haven Acts of 1886 and 1900, to confer further powers upon the Great Yarmouth Port and Haven Commissioners; and for other purposes," pre- 282 sented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Hull and Barnsley Railway Bill, "to authorise the Hull and Barnsley Railway Company to construct a pier and railways at Hull, and to purchase additional lands; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Keswick Urban District Council (Water) Bill, "to define and sanction the existing water undertaking of the Urban District Council of Keswick, in the county of Cumberland; to authorise the construction of new works; to define the limits for the supply of water; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ King's Norton and Northfield Urban District Council Bill, "to confer further powers upon the Urban District Council of King's Norton and Northfield with respect to tramways, electric lighting, and main roads, and to make further and better provision for the good government of the said district; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Kingston-upon-Hull Corporation Bill, "to authorise the Corporation of Kingston-upon-Hull to acquire the undertaking of the East Hull Gas Company, and to empower them to construct a tramway and to make further provision in regard to the local government and improvement of the city; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Bill, "to authorise the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company to construct new railways; to widen certain existing railways and to construct other works; 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.
§ Leeds Corporation Bill, "to empower the Corporation of Leeds to construct additional waterworks and works for sewage purposes, and to acquire lands; and for other purposes," presented, and 283 read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Llandrindod Wells Gas Bill, "for incorporating and conferring powers on the Llandrindod Wells Gas Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ London and North Western Railway Bill, "for conferring further powers upon the London and North Western Railway Company in relation to their own undertaking and upon that Company in conjunction with the Great Western Railway Company in relation to their joint undertaking; for enabling the Company to work their railways by electrical power; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ London and North Western Railway (Superannuation Fund) Bill, "to amend the provisions of the London and North Western Railway Act, 1854, with respect to superannuation fund," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ 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 areas; 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 acquire lands; to make provisions for the health and well-being of the inhabitants of the county of London; to confer powers upon the council of the metropolitan borough of Camberwell; and for other purposes," presented and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time
§ London Electric Supply Bill, "to make further provisions with respect to the supply of electrical energy in London and surrounding districts; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ London Port and Docks Bill, "to impose rates on goods imported into the Port of London; and to make provision for the improvement of the dock accommodation at, and the navigation of, the 284 said port; and for other purposes," presented and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ London United Tramways Bill, "to empower the London United Tramways (1901), Limited, to construct a subway for foot passengers in the metropolitan borough of Hammersmith; and for the extension of the time limited by the London United Tramways Act, 1901, the London United Tramways Act, 1902, and the London United Tramways Act, 1904, for the construction of tramways and the acquisition of lands," presented, and read the first time: and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Lower Thames Tunnel Railways Bill, "to incorporate the Lower Thames Tunnel Railway Company, and authorising that Company to construct railways connecting the London, Tilbury, and Southend Railway with the South Eastern Railway by means of a tunnel under the River Thames; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Maidstone Gas Bill, "for extending the limits of supply of the Maidstone Gas Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Mersey Docks and Harbour Bill, "to amend the powers of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board with respect to the levying of rates; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Metropolitan Water Board (Charges, &c.) Bill, "to provide for uniform scales of charges for water applicable throughout the limits of supply of the Metropolitan Water Board; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Metropolitan Water Board (Various Powers) Bill, "to empower the Metropolitan Water Board to make waterworks and other works and to acquire lands; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Mitcham and Wimbledon District Gas Bill, "to authorise the Mitcham and 285 Wimbledon District Gas Light 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.
§ Mullingar, Kells, and Drogheda Railway Bill, to revive and extend the period limited by the Mullingar, Kells, and Drogheda Railway Acts, 1903 and 1904, for the compulsory purchase of lands and to extend the period limited by those Acts for the construction of the railways and works by those Acts authorised; to authorise the County Councils of the counties of Westmeath and Meath, and the Corporation of Drogheda, to grant guarantees in respect of the capital of the Mullingar, Kells, and Drogheda Railway Company; to make provision as to the purchase of the undertaking of the Company by the said County Councils and corporation and the appointment and powers of a Joint Committee; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Neath, Pontardawe, and Brynaman Railway Bill, "to extend the time for the compulsory purchase of lands for and for the construction of the Neath, Pontardawe, and Brynaman Railway; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ North Eastern and Lancashire and Yorkshire Railways Bill, "for enabling the North Eastern Railway Company and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company to construct railways in the West Riding of the County of York; 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 upon the North-East London Railway Company with respect to their undertaking, for authorising agreements with the Great Eastern, the North London, the London and South Western, the Midland, the City and South London, the Central London, the Metropolitan District, and the Metropolitan Railway Companies; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
286§ North Metropolitan Electric Power Supply Bill, "to confer further powers upon the North Metropolitan Electric Power Supply Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ North Staffordshire Railway Bill, "to confer further powers upon the North Staffordshire Railway Company, to confirm an agreement for the purchase by that company of the railway of the Cheadle Railway Company, Limited; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Penrith Urban District Council Bill, "to authorise the Urban District Council of Penrith to construct additional waterworks, to extend the limits of the Council for the supply of gas, to enlarge the powers of the Council in regard to the supply of water and gas, to confer further powers on the Council in regard to markets and fairs and for the utilisation of lands allotted under an enclosure award, and to make further and better provision with regard to the improvement, health, local government, and finance of the district; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Plymouth and North Devon Direct Railway (Abandonment) Bill, "for the abandonment of the Plymouth and North Devon Direct Railway," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Port Talbot Railway and Docks Bill, "to confer further powers upon the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Richmond (Surrey) Electricity Supply Bill, "to confirm an agreement relating to the supply of electricity in the borough of Richmond (Surrey); and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Shanklin Gas Bill, "for incorporating and conferring powers on the Shanklin Gas Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
287§ South Wales Mineral Railway Bill, "to empower the South Wales Mineral Railway Company to construct a deviation railway; to abandon part of their existing railway; to raise further money; to enter into working agreements with the Great Western, the Rhondda and Swansea Bay, and the Taff Vale Railway Companies, and the Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company; to enable those companies to subscribe for shares or stock; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Sunderland Corporation Bill, "to make further provision in regard to the burial grounds for the borough of Sunderland and the parishes of Bishopwearmouth Without and Fulwell, in the county of Durham, and in regard to the electricity undertaking of the mayor, aldermen, and burgesses of that borough, and 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.
§ Swansea Harbour Bill, "to authorise the Swansea Harbour Trustees to further extend the West Pier of Swansea Harbour, and to construct a breakwater on the eastern side of the entrance channel of the said harbour; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.
§ Taff Vale Railway Bill, "to confer further powers on the Taff Vale Railway Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Watford and Edgware Railway Bill, "to confer further powers on the Watford and Edgware Railway Company, to extend the time limited by The Edgware and Hampstead Railway Act, 1905, and The Watford and Edgware Railway Act, 1906, for the purchase of certain lands, to authorise certain works, 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.
288§ Worthing Gas Bill, "to confer further powers upon the Worthing Gas Light and Coke Company," presented, and read the first time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills.
§ Marriages Provisional Order Bill, "to confirm a Provisional Order made by one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State under The Provisional Order (Marriages) Act, 1905," presented by Mr. Herbert Samuel; supported by Mr. Secretary Gladstone; read the first time; to be referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, and to be printed. [Bill 4.]