§ It shall be lawful for a local authority or joint committee to contribute towards the expenses incurred by owners of land in or in connection with the proposal of a scheme which is adopted by the local authority or joint committee or in co-operating with them in the preparation of a scheme.—[Sir E. Young.]
§ Brought up, and read the First time.
Sir H. YOUNGI beg to move, "That the Clause be read a Second time."
This is a new Clause on a small matter to meet a reasonable suggestion that was made in Committee. The suggestion was that when owners co-operate in preparing a scheme, or themselves prepare a scheme, it should be within the power of the local authority to make a contribution towards the expenses. The Committee will observe that it is optional with the local authority whether they do so or not. It may be a reasonable thing for them to do, and will facilitate the cooperation between the owners and the authorities in the preparation of schemes.
§ Clause added to the Bill.