- 1. "That as the Territories under the Government of the East India Company are by Law to remain under such Government only until Parliament shall otherwise provide, it is expedient that the transfer of such Government to the Crown should now take place, in order that the direct superintendence of the whole Empire may be placed under one Executive authority."
- 2. "That for this purpose it is expedient to provide that Her Majesty, by one of the responsible Ministers of the Crown, shall have and perform all the powers and duties relating to the Government and Revenues of India which are or may be now exercised and performed by the East India Company, or by the Court of Directors or Court of Proprietors of the said Company, either alone or with the approbation of the Commissioners for the Affairs of India."
- 3. "That in order to assist such Minister of the Crown in the discharge of his duties it is expedient that a Council be appointed of not more than fifteen Members and not less than twelve."
- 4. "That in order to secure the greatest amount of knowledge and experience in the management of the affairs of India it is advisable that the principal portion of the Members of the Council shall have served or resided in India for a term of years to be limited by statute."
- 5. "That with a view to the efficiency and independence of the Council it is expedient that it should be partly nominated and partly elected."
- 6. "That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill pursuant to the said Resolutions."
§ First Five Resolutions agreed to.
§ Bill ordered to be brought in upon the Sixth Resolution by Mr. FITZROY, Lord STANLEY, and Mr. CHANCELLOR Of the EXCHEQUER.
§ Government of India (No. 3) Bill,—"for the better Government of India," presented, and read 1£ to be read 2° on Thursday next, and to be printed.