Clause 62, prescribing the regulations to be observed in making openings into sewers. Remark referred to:—‘We think this clause is better out, unless it is made to go further. The Vestry should have power to alter old drains.’
Resolved,—That if in the opinion of the Solicitors further powers are requisite than are contained in the above clause, they be authorized to prepare such a clause.
Resolved,—That this Committee do concur with the solicitors in their remarks respecting the following ten clauses, and authorize them to prepare clauses to give effect to their recommendations.
Clause 22, relative to the recovery of moneys assessed by the Metropolitan Board of Works on extra parochial property for payment of debts. Remark referred to—‘Instead of ‘a justice’ should be ‘two justices or a police magistrate,’ the same error occurs in other parts of the Bill.’
Clause 42, providing that owners and occupiers of land may execute drainage works at their own expense. Remark referred to:—‘We think the sewer when built should vest in the Vestry. It should be built under the superintendence of their Surveyor; and the party applying should find sureties for the performance of the work, under penalties, to be recoverable as liquidated damages.’
Resolved,—That in the opinion of this Committee the words in line 21 ‘hereinafter mentioned’ should stand, with the interlineation ‘or that any Vestry may think proper to attach.’
Clause 48, prescribing the regulations to be observed on abandonment, alteration, &c., of designs for sewers previously approved by the Metropolitan Board of Works. Remark referred to:—‘And in case they do there should be a heavy penalty recoverable by action.’
Clause 66, empowering Vestries, &c., on neglect of owners, &c., to carry out works, pursuant to orders, to proceed for the penalties, or do the works themselves, and recover the cost. Remark referred to:—‘Line 27 erase ‘person or persons,’ insert ‘such owner or occupier.’ Line 37 insert ‘or occupier.’
Clause 67, extending penalties to persons causing offences. Remark referred to:—‘And all penalties recoverable under this Act.’
Clause 69, empowering Vestries, &c., to compel supply of water to houses. Remark referred to:—‘We do not think this clause will work, unless a power be invested for making the expense a first charge; it will be nugatory and will cause useless expense.