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27 JANUARY, 1892.
The Chairman put the motion to a show of hands and
declared it lost.
V. The Assistant Clerk submitted application from the Assessment
Committee for this Hamlet, asking the consent of
the Vestry to the Committee appearing as respondents at the
Quarter Sessions for the County of London, in respect of an
appeal by the London County Council against the Totals of
the Gross and Rateable Values of the Hamlet, as shewn in
the Supplemental Valuation List.
Moved by Mr. Lacey and seconded by Mr. Roberts—That
the Vestry do hereby consent to the Assessment Committee
appearing as respondents in the said Appeal as requested.
Moved by Mr. Calton and seconded by Mr. Peacock as an
amendment—That permission be given to enter an appearance
against the threatened action of the London County Council,
and that efforts be made to come to an amicable arrangement,
but that no further action be taken without first again consulting
the Board.
Afterwards, and by consent of the Vestry, both the motion
and amendment were withdrawn.
It was then moved by Mr. Lacey seconded by Mr. Calton
and resolved—That the Vestry do hereby consent to the
Assessment Committee appearing as respondents in the Appeal
by the London County Council to the Quarter Sessions
against the Totals of the Supplemental Valuation List, and
that before incurring any expense beyond the cost of appearance,
the Assessment Committee do report to this Board.
VI. The Assistant Clerk submitted Precept of the School Board
for London, for the half-year ending 29th September, 1892,
amounting to .£8,161 10s. 3d.
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Hasted and resolved
—That it be received and referred to No. 1 Committee to
make the necessary financial arrangements.
VII. The Assistant Clerk submitted copy of Memorial addressed
to the President of the Local Government Board, by the
Conference held at the Kensington Vestry, on the subject of
the London Building Law (Consolidation) Bill.
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Chidgey and
resolved—That it be referred to the Parliamentary Committee
for consideration and report.
VIII. The Assistant Clerk submitted copy of the Financial
Statement of the Mile End Old Town Guardians, for the halfyear
ended Michaelmas Day last.