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PARLIAMENTARY BILLS.
The United Telephone Company's Bill. This being a Bill
affecting the interests of the public and of the local
authorities throughout the Metropolis, the Vestry were of
opinion that it could best be dealt with by a central
representative authority, they therefore requested the
Metropolitan Board to oppose the same, and that Board
subsequently petitioned against the Bill.
Metropolis Water Bill. This was a Bill promoted by
the City Corporation for the supply of water by measure
throughout the Metropolitan area, with regard to which
the Vestry decided to take no action. The Bill was thrown
out on second reading.
Edison and Swan United Electric Light Company. The
provisions of this Bill being confined simply to a transfer
for the purpose of uniting the formerly distinct companies,
no action was taken thereon. The Bill was subsequently
withdrawn, and a Provisional Order for the like purpose
was lodged with the Board of Trade.
Metropolitan Railway (Park Railway and Parliament
Street Improvement) Bill. As this Bill contained the usual
clauses protective of the rights of the local authorities, and
it appeared that it would not prejudicially affect local
interests, the Vestry decided not to oppose the Bill, which
was referred to a Select Committee on the 11th March
1884.
London Central Electric Railway Bill. This Bill containing
the usual protective clauses, the Vestry decided not to
oppose the same.