HC Deb 26 May 1924 vol 174 cc183-4

Resolved, That the draft of a Special Order proposed to be made by the Board of Trade under Section 10 of the Gas Regulation Act, 1920, on the application of the Freshwater Gas Company, Limited, which was presented on the, 21st May and published, be approved."—[Mr. A. V. Alexander.]

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. A. V. Alexander)

I beg to move That the draft of a Special Order, proposed to be made by the Board of Trade under Section 10 of the Gas Regulation Act. 1920, on the application of the Harpenden District Gas Company, which was presented on the 20th May and published, be approved.

Sir H. NIELD

I think that we should have some explanation as to this Order.

Mr. ALEXANDER

All I can say is that this Order has been dealt with in the usual way, and there is no question of any opposition by any of the parties concerned.

Sir H. NIELD

Is it a fact that considerable objection was raised to the works proposed to be carried out by parties in front of whose premises the mains are to be laid? I think that it would be worth the hon. Gentleman's while to refer to his Department, and bring the matter up again.

Mr. ALEXANDER

I understand that all the objections raised have been settled, but, if the House desires, the matter can be withdrawn for the present and brought up again.

Sir H. NIELD

Certainly. I must press my objection.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

Resolved, That the draft of a Special Order proposed to be made by the Board of Trade under Section 10 of the Gas Regulation Act, 1920, on the application of the Urban District Council of Poulton-le-Fylde, which was presented on the 16th May and published, be approved."—[Mr. A. V. Alexander.]

The remaining Government Orders were read, and postponed.

Forward to