HL Deb 22 July 1897 vol 51 cc698-9

In this Act "local authority" means the council of any county borough, the district council of any district, any board of guardians, and in the county of London any sanitary authority as defined in the Public Health (London) Act 1891.

THE EARL OF STAMFORD

moved to leave out the word "means," and to insert the words, "shall mean in England."

Amendments agreed to; and Bill to be Read 3a To-morrow.