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were dealt with as follows. The resolutions will be found in the Report 
for 1934, p. xlviii. 
(a) A further resolution concerning Inland Water Survey, from 
Sections A (Mathematical and Physical Sciences), C (Geology), 
E (Geography), and G (Engineering), together with a resolution from 
Section C concerning the compulsory registration of wells, borings, and 
excavations, were before the Council. It was ascertained that the 
Institution of Civil Engineers was prepared to co-operate in respect of 
the first of these resolutions ; but before action was taken the Minister 
of Health announced the intention of H.M. Government to appoint a 
committee on Inland Water Survey, as had been urged by a deputation 
representing the Association and the Institution (Report, 1934, p. xxix). 
On the appointment of this committee, the Council expressed their 
satisfaction to the Minister, and transmitted to him, for communication 
to the committee, the resolution on compulsory registration of wells, 
etc., referred to above, and also a memorandum by the Association’s com- 
mittee on Inland Water Survey, concerning the objects of such survey. 
(b) The Council enquired into the absence of provision for the free 
importation of films for the teaching of science in universities, etc. 
Information was received from the British Film Institute that an 
international convention was expected to be concluded during 1935, 
and to cover such cases as the example brought before the Council. 
Further information is awaited. (Resolution of Section D, Zoology.) 
(c) The Council brought to the notice of the Lord President of the 
Council and the Minister of Agriculture the desirability of accelerating 
the revision of large-scale maps of the Ordnance Survey. It was learned 
that the Chartered Surveyors’ Institution was taking similar action, and 
that institution was kept informed of the Council’s action. It was 
understood that the matter was receiving the attention of the Minister 
and of H.M. Government. (Resolution of Section E, Geography, 
supported by other sections.) 
(d) The Council brought to the notice of the Board of Education and 
the Scottish Education Department the desirability of continuing the 
production of the Atlas of Geographical Types of the British Isles. 
(Resolution of Section E, Geography.) 
(e) The Council brought to the notice of the Board of Education and 
the Scottish Education Department the need for instruction in schools 
concerning the preservation of amenities, etc. (Resolution of Section K, 
Botany.) 
FINANCE. 
V.—The Council have received reports from the General ‘Treasurer 
throughout the year. His account has been audited and is presented to 
_ the General Committee. 
VI.—The Association has received a legacy of £500 under the will of 
the late Sir Alfred Ewing, K.C.B., F.R.S., past President. The Council 
have postponed consideration of the disposal of this legacy, in view of the 
impending changes in general officerships, and they ask the sanction of 
the General Committee to deal with this matter during the ensuing 
session. 
