PRIVATE BUSINESS.

HC Deb 18 February 1921 vol 138 cc431-7

Batley Corporation Bill, to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Batley to construct additional waterworks; to make further provision in regard to their water, gas, and electricity undertakings; to make further provision for the improvement, health, and good government of the borough; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Bradford Canal (Abandonment) Bill, to authorise the Leeds and Liverpool Canal Company and the Undertakers of the Aire and Calder Navigation to abandon the Bradford Canal, and to sell or dispose of the site thereof and of the property connected therewith; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

British Dye Stuffs Corporation (Railways Transfer) Bill, to transfer to and vest in British Dye Stuffs Corporation, Limited, certain railways and works in the city of Manchester; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Burnley Corporation Bill, to authorise the Corporation of Burnley to construct a street improvement and additional waterworks and to provide and work omnibuses; to extend the time for the construction of certain waterworks authorised by The Burnley Corporation Act, 1908; to empower the corporation to purchase and develop lands referred to in the will of the late James Witham Thompson and to modify the provisions of that will; to make further provision with regard to the tramways, water, and markets undertakings of the corporation 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.

Cambridge University and Town Waterworks Bill, to confer further powers on the Cambridge University and Town Waterworks Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Cardiff Gas Bill, to empower the Cardiff Gas Light and Coke Company to sell gas on a heat unit basis; to make new provisions as to charges for gas and the application of the profits of the company; to confer further financial powers upon the company; to extend the limits of supply; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Colne Corporation Bill, to enable the Corporation of Colne to run omnibuses and to make further provision for the improvement, health, and good government of the borough," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Coventry Corporation Bill, to make provision for the transfer of the undertaking of the North Warwickshire Water Company to the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the city of Coventry; to establish a fund for granting superannuation allowances to officers and servants of the corporation; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Croydon Corporation Water Bill, to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the county borough of Croydon to construct additional waterworks and to purchase a well and pumping station situate within the borough from the Metropolitan Water Board; to confer further powers upon them in regard to their water undertaking; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

East Surrey Water Bill, to confer further powers on the East Surrey Water Company," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Harrogate Gas Bill, to amend the provisions relating to the method of charge by the Harrogate Gas Company for gas supplied by them and to the dividends on their ordinary capital; company; to authorise the company to company; to authorise the company to raise additional capital; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Herts and Essex Water Bill, to extend the area of supply of the Herts and Essex Waterworks Company, Limited; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Lancashire County Council (Drainage) Bill, to constitute the Lancashire County Council the drainage authority for the county palatine of Lancaster," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Lee Conservancy Bill, to increase the tolls and charges to be demanded by the Lee Conservancy Board and the sums payable to them by the Metropolitan Water Board; to enlarge the powers of the Lee Conservancy Board; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Leicester Corporation Bill, to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the city of Leicester to execute street improvements and construct and work new tramways and to extend their powers of providing and using omnibuses; to confer further powers with reference to their gas, water, and markets undertakings; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Limerick Markets Bill, to increase the tolls and charges leviable by the Limerick Market Trustees; 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 acquire lands; to make provision with regard to celluloid in warehouses and wholesale shops; to amend the law relating to coroners, coroners' inquests, employment agencies, and lying-in homes; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Manchester Corporation Waterworks Bill, to empower the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of the City of Manchester to construct an aqueduct in substitution for part of the Haweswater Aqueduct authorised by The Manchester Corporation Act, 1919," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Metropolitan Water Board (Charges) Bill, to amend the powers of the Metropolitan Water Board of charging for water supplied by them; 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 to acquire lands; 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 extend the time for the construction of new roads and works authorised by the Middlesex County Council (Great West Road and Finance) Act, 1914, and the acquisition of lands therefore; to confer further powers upon the Middlesex County Council in relation to the prevention of the pollution and obstruction of streams in the County of Middlesex; to authorise the Council to establish superannuation and fire insurance funds and to regulate lying-in homes; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

North Stafforshire Railway Bill, to confer further powers upon the North Staffordshire Railway Company," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Nuneaton Corporation Bill, to confirm an agreement between the Corporation of Nuneaton and the Corporation of Leicester with reference to the supply of water in bulk; to empower the Corporation of Nuneaton to construct additional waterworks and 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.

Portsmouth Water Bill, to increase the rates for the supply of water by the Borough of Portsmouth Waterworks Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Radcliffe and District Joint Gas Board Bill, to constitute and incorporate a joint board consisting of representatives of the urban district councils of Radcliffe, Prestwich, Whitefield, and Little Lever, and to transfer to and vest in such board the undertaking of the Radcliffe and Pilkington Gas Company; and for other purposes,' presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Rotherham Corporation Bill, to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the county borough of Rotherham to construct additional waterworks; to confer further powers upon the said Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses; to make further provision with regard to the health, local government, and improvement of the borough; to authorise the formation of a superannuation fund; to provide for the consolidation of rates levied in the said borough; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

St. Helens Corporation Bill, to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of St. Helens to construct street improvements; to provide and run omnibuses within and without the borough; to consolidate the rates of the borough; to make further provision with regard to the tramways, gas, water, and electricity undertakings of the corporation 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.

Southampton Corporation Water Bill, for empowering the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Southampton to acquire the undertaking of the South Hants Waterworks Company for equalising the rating of the said borough; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Sunderland and South Shields Water Bill, for authorising the Sunderland and South Shields Water Company to construct new works and to raise additional capital; for increasing the charges of the company and extending their limits of supply; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Sutton District Waterworks Bill, to authorise the Sutton District Water Company to construct additional waterworks; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Swansea Gas Bill, to empower the Swansea Gas Light Company to sell gas on a heat unit basis; to make new provisions as to charges for gas and the application of the profits of the company; to raise additional capital; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Thames Conservancy Bill, to amend the enactments relating to the payments to be made to the Conservators of the River Thames for the taking of water by the Metropolitan Water Board and by certain water companies; to revise the tolls and charges leviable by the Conservators in respect of merchandise conveyed on and vessels using the said river; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Thames Deep-Water Wharf and Railways Bill, to incorporate the Thames Deep-Water Wharf and Railway Company, and to empower that company to construct a wharf and railways and other works in the county of Essex; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Westgate and Birchington Water Bill, to confer further powers on the West-gate and Birchington Water Company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Wigan Corporation Bill, to empower the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the borough of Wigan to construct tramways and a public abattoir; to provide and work trolly vehicles and omnibuses and to acquire lands for street improvements; to make further provision in regard to the gas, water, electricity, markets, baths, and other undertakings of the corporation and the health, local government, and improvement of the borough; to confer powers upon the corporation in regard to the industrial development of the borough, the provision of housing accommodation, and the prevention of flooding; to consolidate the rates of the borough and to empower the corporation to establish a municipal bank; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.

Wrexham and East Denbighshire Water Bill, for extending the limits of supply of the Wrexham and East Denbighshire Water Company; for authorising the company to construct new works and to raise further capital; for increasing the charges of the company; and for other purposes," presented, and read the First time; and ordered to be read a Second time.