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2. Sea "Water. In the early part of the year 1896, several
posals were made, for bringing sea water to London and a Bill
was introduced into the House of Commons dealing with the
matter. The London County Council having submitted to
the Vestry certain clauses which it was suggested should be
inserted in this Bill, the clauses were adopted on the recommendation
of the Committee.
3. Shops Early Closing Bill. After carefully considering the
provisions of this measure, the Vestry came to the conclusion
to approve the principle of the Bill, but expressed the opinion
that it was advisable that the duty of carrying out its provisions
should devolve upon a central authority and not be left
in the hands of local bodies.
4. Water Supply. In the early part of the year 1896, a Conference
of Local Authorities was held with regard to the question of
the water supply of the Metropolis, at which the following
opinions were expressed:—
1. That this Conference having in view the report of the
Royal Commission on the Water Supply of the Metropolis
(1893), is of opinion that no scheme should be
proceeded with until proper enquiry has been made as
to what economy of the existing supply could be effected
by using unfiltered or sea water for sanitary purposes,
and the probable cost.
2. That it is desirable to bring sea water to London for
sewer flushing, street watering and other purposes.
3. That should the Water Companies interests not be
chased, an obligation be imposed upon them to reduce
their charges in the event of the scheme for bringing
sea water to London being carried into effect, as regards
those premises supplied therewith.
4. That in the opinion of this Conference, the Water Supply
of London should be under the control of a body
directly elected by the Ratepayers, and not in the
hands of private Companies.