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The Memorial was referred to a Special Committee. The Committee's
recommendation, that the matter should stand over for
twelve months, was adopted on the l5th February.
HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES ACT.
The London, Boundary Street, Bethnal. Green,
ment Scheme, 1890.
On the 6th November, the Scheme prepared by the London
County Council under the provisions of the above Act, was deposited
with the Vestry Clerk, in order that it might bo inspected
by any person interested in property in the area, or by any London
County Ratepayer.
The Scheme was considered by the Vestry at a Special Meeting
on the 30th November, when the Vestry resolved that the Scheme
of the London County Council, in reference to the area comprised
in It, is justified by the condition of the area. Subsequently, in
accordance with the Act, the Home Secretary directed a Local
Inquiry to be made by Mr. Daniel Cubitt Nichols, for the purpose
of ascertaining the correctness of the official representations made
to the London County Council, and the sufficiency of the Scheme
provided for its improvement, and any local objections to be mado
to such Scheme. The inquiry was held, and Mr. Nichols reported
in favour of the Scheme, subject to certain qualifications.
WATER SUPPLY.
This subject, and the Communications respecting it, were referred
to the Parliamentary Committee, who appointed as a Sub-Committee,
Mr. J. V. Jones, the chairman, Mr. Hilditch, and Mr.
Staines, to attend a Conference of representatives of Metropolitan
Vestries and District Boards, at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly, on
the 19th June. The appointment of the Sub-Committee was
approved by the Vestry. The Resolutions passed at the Conference
were reported to the Vestry. The Sub-Committee were appointed
Delegates to join a Deputation to the President of the Local