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compulsorily (s.s. 8 & 9). [This would be new so far
as it gives the right to acquire land under compulsory
powers ; but otherwise it would not much extend
existing powers of District Boards. The consent of
the London County Council would, under the
Metropolis Management Acts, be in some cases
necessary even for purchase by agreement].
F. To utilize any well, spring, or stream within the
district, and provide facilities for obtaining water
therefrom (s. 8. (1 e). [But private rights, unless
acquired by agreement, or perhaps by compulsion
(see above "E") are not to be interfered with.
District Boards could not under this power bring
water from without their district, and they are
already prohibited from supplying it for domestic or
commercial purposes (M.M.A. 1855. s. 155).]
G To acquire (by agreement only and not compulsorily)
any beneficial right of way, whether within a parish
of the district or any adjoining parish (s. 8. 1. g).
[This power is new so far, at least, as it would enable
District Boards to acquire rights of way outside
their districts. The consent of the London County
Council might be required. M.M.A. 1862 s. s. 72 &
100].
H. To give necessary consent to stopping up or diversion
of a public way ( s. 13). [But this would also
be secured in London if the powers in this matter of
elected vestries whose consent is now necessary
under the Highway Act 1835) were transfered to
District Boards, See above " B."]