§ 38. Sir PERCY HURD (for Mr. SUMMERSBY)asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the considerable increase of income to the Metropolitan Water Board consequent on the increase of assessments in London; and will he introduce amending legislation so to control the Board's charges as to prevent any increase of profit to the Board consequent upon increased assessments?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREThe object which my hon. Friend has in mind is, in the opinion of my right hon. Friend, already secured by the local Acts governing the Board's undertaking, which provide that there shall be no profit.
§ Sir P. HURDMay I ask whether that circumstance has been brought to the notice of the Metropolitan Water Board so that their customers may be fairly treated?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREI presume they know the regulations under which they work.