HC Deb 05 April 1807 vol 48 c538
MR. G. C. T. BARTLEY (Islington, N.)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether be can now say when the proposed inquiry into the procedure on election petitions will take place?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

In answer to my hon. Friend, I have to say that I think there should be a Select Committee appointed to consider the questions to which, he refers. But the terms of reference cannot be worded as my hon. Friend seems to suggest. They ought, I think, to be strictly confined to the method of inquiry.

MR. BARTLEY

Is the Committee likely to be appointed this Session?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

Yes, Sir. I think the sooner the better.

* SIR C. DILKE (Gloucester, Forest of Dean)

Will the Government move?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I think it would be convenient for the Government to move.