HC Deb 22 December 1919 vol 123 cc1165-6

In this Act the expression "local authority means the local authority within the Meaning of Part III. of the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890: Provided that for the purpose of the application of the provisions of this Act (other than those relating to expenses under Section sixteen of the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1919) to the country of London the London Connty Council shall be the local authority to the exclusion of any other authority, except that in the City of London the common council of the city shall he the local authority for the purposes of the provisions of this Act relating to the prohibition of certain building operations and the prohibition of the demolition of dwelling-houses.

Lords Amendments: Leave out the words except that in the City of London the common council of the city shall be the local authority for the purposes of the provisions of this Act relating to the prohibition of certain building operations and the prohibition of the demolition of dwelling houses.

and insert instead thereof the words and that in the City of London the London County Council shall be the local authority for The purpose of the certificate as to the completion of houses to be given under the provisions of this Act relating to the payment of money to persons constructing houses.

—Agreed to.

After Clause 11, insert