Members were also informed that Council officials had. maintained close touch with offücials of the French Municipal administration which was also concerned in this matter.
After discussion, the Public Utilities Committee agreed to recommend to the Council that the increased surcharge applied for be disapproved, that continuance of the existing surcharge of 28 per cent. be authorized in respect of consumption periods ending between now and November 30, 1939, subject to review at any time and in any event prior to November 30.
The Council on May 31 endorsed the recommendation of the Public Utilities Committee.
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