§ MR. RAIKESThe House has kindly listened to the observations which I have already made upon the general question, and I do not, therefore, wish to inflict upon them any further discussion of the Motion I am about to make. I may, however, be permitted to say in regard to the observations which fell from the hon. Member for Dundee (Mr. Jenkins), that the point to which he has called my attention I have already had under consideration. It is one of some interest and importance, and if the hon. Member will consult with me before the Bill to which he refers comes on, I will endeavour to see what can be done to meet his objections. I hope myself that we may get these Steam Tramway Bills put properly forward, so that they may all be disposed of this Session, and in regard to the Committee which I propose to appoint, every effort will be made to induce those who understand the question to serve upon it. I beg now to move—
That every Opposed Tramway Bill of the present Session, whereby it is proposed to authorize the use of steam or other mechanical power, he referred to a Select Committee of Nine Members, Five to be nominated by the House and Four by the Committee of Selection; and that such of the Petitioners against the Bills as pray to be heard by themselves, their Counsel or Agents, as shall have presented their Petitions in accordance with the Standing Orders, be heard upon their Petitions, if they think fit, and Counsel heard in favour of the Bills against such Petitions:That Five be the quorum of the Committee.
§ Motion agreed to.