Robert Brown Evidence
Sunderland Mayor, Robert Brown, gives evidence towards the 1847 Sunderland Improvement Bill. Robert Brown continues to be examined.
To find out more, please click ‘Transcript' above.
Robert Brown Evidence
1847
Parliamentary Archives HL/PO/PB/5/13/10
Transcript
...of the state of things throughout the Town generally
Q: The sewers you have told me afford no facility at all for getting rid of their filth
A: None whatever
Q: In what state are you as to water- you have a Bill I believe?
A: We have a Bill
Q: At present the water is sold also much a
A: Yes
Q: You propose to take powers as a water company
A: Yes
Q: In your opinion will that be a great benefit to the Town?
A: Of a great benefit undoubtedly
Q: The Corporation have no powers for anything of that kind now I believe?
A: They have no power expect that which is given by the by-laws under the Municipal...