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districts outside the Metropolitan area but in
respect of which the dues are levied, on the basis of
rateable value. The proportionate prooeeds are to
be applied by the Metropolitan Board of Works for
public improvements, for Thames communications,
and for the acquisition and preservation of open
spaces ; by the Corporation for public improvements
and the acquisition and maintenance of open
spaces, and by the outside authorities for the
purpose of local improvements.
The Vestry received a letter from the City
Solicitor, asking them to pass a resolution in favour
of the Bill, and also a letter from the Metropolitan
Board of Works asking for support to the Bill.
The Vestry presented a petition in favour of the
Bill as in past years; but the Bill has been
withdrawn.
Metropolitan Fire Brigade Expenses Bill.—
This Bill was again introduced by the Metropolitan
Board of Works to extend the limit of the Fire
Brigade Kate from one half-penny to a penny
in the pound, and to increase the contributions
of the Fire Insurance Companies from £35 to £40
per million pounds insured.
The Vestry, however, in view of the changes in
London government proposed in the new Local
Government Bill, deferred the consideration of the
subject. This Bill has also been withdrawn.
Theatres (Metropolis) Bill.—This Bill was
introduced by Mr. Dixon Hartland. It proposed
to place theatres and music halls under the
control of the Home Secretary, who shall appoint
inspectors for the purpose of periodically inspecting
all theatres and music halls with the