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and none on which the law is in a more unsatisfactory
state than that relating to the sale of food and drugs in a
pure state.
The Bill, as originally introduced into the House of
Commons, was divided into three parts, the first relating to
agricultural products, the second relating to the sale of
food and drugs, and the third to supplemental matters
At an early date after its introduction it was perfectly
apparent that the measure would require considerable
amendment before it could be passed into law, and at the
time of preparing this report the Bill was under consideration
of the Standing Committee on Trade, to whom it was,
after second reading, referred.
Metropolis Management Act Amendment (Bye-laws)
Bill.
This Bill was introduced into the House of Lords by
Lord Monkswell, and proposed to confer powers on the
London County Council to make Bye-laws under section
202 of the Metropolis Management Act with regard to the
reconstruction of drains. Subject to certain amendments
the Board expressed approval of the Bill, but owing to
want of time the same was not passed; it has, however,
been re-introduced in the present Session and has passed
the House of Lords.
Contracts for Dusting, Slopping, and Watering.
The contracts for the removal of dust and slop and
for street-watering, with Mr. George Cookson, were renewed