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support of the above resolutions, and that all Members of Parliament
representing metropolitan constituencies be invited to join
the deputation.
5. That Mr. O. V. Morgan, M.P., and Mr. T. H. Bolton, M.P., be
requested to introduce such deputation.
6. That Mr. James Beal be requested to state the views of the deputation
at the proposed interview with the President of the Local
Government Board
7. That the deputation to the President of the Local Government
Board consist of all the delegates appointed to attend this conference.
8. That the Vestry Clerk of St. James, Westminster, be requested to
bring the foregoing resolutions officially before the Committee of
Enquiry on the London Water Supply now sitting at the Guildhall
of the City of London.
The presi dent of the Local Government Board (Mr.
Ritchie) received the deputation on the 11th July. The
deputation were introduced by Mr. O. V. Morgan, M.P.,
and Mr. T. H. Bolton, M.P. Several other members of
Parliament representing metropolitan constituencies were
present, including Mr. Baumann and Professor Stuart.
At the request of the Conference, the views of the
deputation were expressed by Mr. James Beal. In addition
to submitting to Mr. Ritchie the resolutions passed
at the Conference and arguments in support thereof, Mr
Beal suggested that the most satisfactory and easy manner
of dealing with the question would be for the Government
to appoint, under statutory authority, a Commission of such
a character as would command general confidence to consider
and if possible settle the terms upon which the undertakings
of the eight water companies supplying the
Metropolis with water should be transferred to a public