HL Deb 18 January 1878 vol 237 cc153-4

Moved that a Select Committee be appointed for the purpose of inquiring into the prevalence of habits of intemperance, and into the manner in which those habits have been affected by recent legislation and other causes.—{The Earl of Cork.)

Motion agreed to.

And, on January 21, The Lords following were named of the Committee:—

L. Abp. Canterbury. V. Gordon.
L. Abp. York. V. Hutchinson.
D. Westminster. L. Bp. Peterborough.
E. Shaftesbury. L. Bp. Exeter.
E. Belmore. L. Bp. Carlisle.
E. Onslow. L. Hartismere.
E. Morley. L. Penrhyn.
E. Dudley. L. Aberdare.
E. Kimberley. L. Cottesloe.

The Committee to appoint their own Chairman.