§ Without prejudice to any enactment authorising the payment of contributions by a local authority to any association of local authorities, any statutory undertakers, whether a local authority or not, may pay reasonable subscriptions whether annually or otherwise to the funds of any association of water undertakers formed for the purpose of consultation as to the common interests of those undertakers and the discussion of matters relating to the supply of water.—[Mr. J. Edwards.]
§ Brought up, and read the First time.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsI beg to move, "That the Clause be read a Second time."
This Clause does not require any explanation, and I am sure the Committee will welcome it.
§ Clause read a Second time, and added to the Bill.