HC Deb 13 February 1920 vol 125 cc379-88

Blackpool Improvement Bill,

"to alter the boundaries of the borough of Blackpool; to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of that borough to construct tramroads, a tramway, a promenade, street improvements, and other works; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Bridlington Corporation Bill,

"to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Bridlington to construct new streets and street improvements; to extend the Prince's Parade; to provide and run omnibuses; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Brighton and Hove Gas Bill,

"to authorise the Brighton and Hove General Gas Company to raise additional capital; to confer further powers upon the company; 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, Alder men, and Burgesses of the city of Bristol to construct new roads and a tramroad and other works; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Central London and Metropolitan District Railway Companies (Works) Bill.

"to empower the Central London Railway Company to construct new railways and the Metropolitan District and Metropolitan Railway Companies to enlarge their Aldgate East Station; to confer further powers on those companies; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Coventry Corporation Bill,

"to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the city of Coventry to construct street improvements and additional tramways: to extend their powers for the running of motor omnibuses; to make further provision with regard to the tramway, gas, electricity, and water undertakings of the Corporation, and with regard to the health, local government, and improvement of the city; to establish a fund for granting superannuation allowances to officers and servants; to provide for the consolidation of rates; and for ether purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Derwent Valley Water Board Bill,

"to confer further powers on the Derwent Valley Water Board; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Dublin Port and Docks Bill,

"to confer further powers upon the Dublin Port and Docks Board; to increase the maximum rates, dues, tolls, and charges leviable by that Board: and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Ebbw Vale Urban District Council Bill,

"to extend the period limited by The Ebbw Vale Water Act, 1913, and The Ebbw Vale Urban District Council Act, 1917, for the purchase of certain lands and the construction of certain works: and for other purpases," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Erith Improvements Bill,

"to authorise the urban district council of Erith to carry out street improvements and to provide and work omnibuses; to confer further powers upon them in regard to their tramway undertaking; and to make further provision for the improvement, health, and local government of the district; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Farmers Land Purchase Company Bill,

"for incorporating and conferring powers on the Farmers Land Purchase Company," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Great Eastern Railway Bill,

"for conferring further powers upon the Great Eastern Railway Company," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Great Northern Railway Bill,

"to authorise the Great Northern Railway Company to construct a new railway and widenings of railways and other works and to acquire lands and to confer further powers upon that company; to authorise the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Committee to construct certain works; to authorise the Midland and Great Northern Railways Joint Committee to acquire certain lands; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Halifax Corporation Bill,

"to extend the boundaries of the county borough of Halifax; and to empower the corporation to construct additional tramways, street widenings, and improvements; to supply electricity in certain areas outside the borough; and to confer further powers with respect to their electricity and gas undertakings; and for the consolidation of the local rates; and for other purposes," presented, and read for the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Hastings Tramways Bill,

"to authorise the Hastings Tramways Company to work a tramway authorised by The Hastings Tramways (Extensions) Act, 1903, by electrical power on the overhead system; and to construct the necessary works for that purpose," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Huddersfield Corporation (General Powers) Bill,

"to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Huddersfield to construct tramways, street improvements, and other works; to confer further powers upon them with respect to their several undertakings; and for other purposes," presented, and read for the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Lands Improvement Company Bill,

"to confer further powers upon the Lands Improvement Company," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Leigh Corporation Bill,

"to authorise the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Leigh to provide and run omnibuses within and beyond the borough of Leigh; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Liverpool Corporation Waterworks Bill,

"to empower the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the City of Liverpool to construct an additional line of pipes to form part of the Vyrnwy Aqueduct; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre Rural District Council Bill,

"to confer powers on the Llantrisant and Llantwit Fardre Rural District Council with reference to the borrowing of money and the supply of water: and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Londonderry Corporation Bill.

"to extend the City of Londonderry; to provide for the transfer to the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the said city of the undertaking of the Londonderry Bridge Commissioners, and to authorise the Corporation to maintain, improve, and work the same; to confer further powers upon them with respect to their markets, electricity, and water undertakings; 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 make provision with regard to fire inquests, drainage of premises, dwelling-houses on low-lying lands, establishments for massage or special treatment, and employment agencies; and to confer powers upon the London County Council, the Corporation of the City of London, and the metropolitan borough councils; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

London Electric Railway Companies (Fares, &c.), Bill,

"to increase the maximum tolls, rates, and charges leviable by the London Electric, Metropolitan, District, City and South London, and Central London Railway Companies, and to repeal certain provisions as to workmen's trains and fares," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

London United Tramways Bill,

"to confer further powers upon the London United Tramways, Limited; and for other purposes," presented and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Lowestoft Corporation Bill,

"to authorise the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Lowestoft to provide and work trolley vehicles and motor omnibuses; to make further provision with regard to the supply of electricity, with regard to the health, local government, and improvement of the borough, the consolidation of the rates in the borough; and for other purposes," presented, and road the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Metropolitan Electric Tramways Bill,

"to confer further powers upon the Metropolitan Electric Tramways, Limited, and upon the Middlesex County Council; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Mid Glamorgan Water Bill,

"to constitute a water board for Mid Glamorgan with power to acquire certain water undertakings and works; to construct new works and to supply water; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne Corporation Bill,

"to enable the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the city and county of Newcastle-upon-Tyne to construct and work additional tramways and tram-roads; to confer upon them further powers with reference to the running of motor omnibuses; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Norwich Corporation Bill,

"to make provision for the transfer of the undertaking of the City of Norwich Waterworks Company to the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the city of Norwich; to empower the said Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens to construct a new bridge and other works; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Penllwyn Railway Abandonment Bill,

"for the abandonment of the undertaking and winding-up and dissolution of the Penllwyn Railway Company; and for matters incidental thereto," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Pontypridd Urban District Council Bill,

"to empower the Pontypridd Urban District Council to construct street works, tramways, and a tramroad; to confer further powers upon them with regard to rivers and streams; to make further provision in regard to the tramways and gas undertakings of the council: and to empower them to establish a depot for the sale of milk; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Port of Portsmouth Floating Bridge Bill,

"to extend the powers of the Company of Proprietors of the Port of Portsmouth Floating Bridge with regard to the provision and running of steam vessels; to increase the tolls authorised to be taken by them; to authorise them to raise additional capital; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Portsmouth Corporation Bill,

"to extend the boundaries of the borough of Portsmouth; to authorise the Corporation of the borough to construct new tramways and to confer upon them further powers with respect to their tram way and electricity undertakings; to consolidate the local rates leviable in the borough; to make better provisions for the health, local government, and finance of the borough; and for other purposes." presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Redcar Urban District Council Gas Bill,

"to transfer and vest in the council of the urban district of Redcar the undertaking of the Redcar, Coatham, Marske, and Saltburn Gas Company and to authorise the council to supply gas; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Rhondda Urban District Council Bill,

"to make further provision with respect to the tramway undertaking of the Rhondda Urban District Council; to authorise the Council to costruct additional waterworks: and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Rochester, Chatham, and Gillingham Gas Bill,

"to confer further powers upon the Bochester, Chatham, and Gillingham Gas Company," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Seaham Harbour Dock Bill,

"to confer further powers on Seaham Harbour Dock Company," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Sheffield Corporation Bill,

"to empower the Corporation of the city of Sheffield to acquire the undertaking of the Sheffield Gas Company and to supply gas; to execute certain street improvements and construct additional tramways; to make better provision for the health and local government of the city; to consolidate the local rates leviable in the city; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered, to be read a second time.

Southampton Corporation Bill,

"to confer further powers upon the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Southampton for the construction of tramways and the running of omnibuses and to empower them to ac- quire lands for a hospital; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Southend-on-Sea Gas Bill,

"to extend the limits of supply of the Southend Gas Company; to increase the standard price of the gas supplied by, and to alter other financial provisions relating to, the company; to empower the company to establish profit - sharing schemes for their employees: and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

South Metropolitan Electric Tramways Bill,

"to confer further powers upon the South Metropolitan Electric Tramways and Lighting Company, Limited; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Sutton Coldfield Corporation Bill,

"to confer further powers on the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Sutton Coldfield," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Swansea Corporation Bill,

"to empower the Corporation of Swansea to construct street improvements and other works, and to run motor omnibuses; to consolidate the local rates leviable in the borough; and to make better provision for the health, local government, and finance of the borough; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Tredegar Urban District Council Bill,

"to empower the Urban District Council of Tredegar to construct additional waterworks; to make further provision with regard to the supply of water, gas, and electricity; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Tyneside Tramways and Tramroads Company Bill,

"to confer further powers on the Tyneside Tramways and Tramroads Company," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Upper Mersey Navigation Bill,

"to increase and alter the tolls, rates, and dues authorised to be levied by, and the borrowing powers of, the Upper Mersey Navigation Commissioners; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Wallasey Corporation Bill,

"to alter the wards and to increase the number of Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Wallasey; to authorise the Corporation to provide and work omnibuses, to consolidate the rates of the borough, and to confer further powers upon the Corporation with reference 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.

Wear Navigation and Sunderland Dock Bill,

"to extend the period during which certain increased maximum rates, dues, tolls, and charges may be levied by the River Wear Commissioners," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Wolverhampton Corporation Bill,

"to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Wolverhampton to construct street improvements and to provide and work omnibuses; to make further provision with regard to the tramway and water undertakings of the Corporation; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Wood Green Urban District Council Bill,

"to empower the urban district council of Wood Green to sell, exchange, and appropriate certain common or waste lands and to construct a new street and street improvements; to make further provision with regard to the improvement, health, local government, and finance of the district, the establishment of a fund for the granting of superannuation allowances to officers and servants; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Wrexham District Tramways Bill,

"to increase the rates and charges which may be taken in respect of the tramways of the Wrexham and District Transport Company, Limited; and for other purposes," presented, and read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

Yeovil Corporation Bill,

"to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Yeovil to construct additional waterworks; to increase the number of aldermen and councillors of the borough; and for other purposes," presented, and ordered to be read the first time; and ordered to be read a second time.

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