§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the constitution of the Diplomatic and Consular Services, and their maintenance on the efficient footing required by the political and commercial interests of the Country."—(Mr. Sclater-Booth.)
§ Debate arising;
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Debate be now adjourned."—(Colonel French.)
§ Motion, by leave, withdrawn.
§ Main Question put, and agreed to.
§ Select Committee appointed, "to inquire into the constitution of the Diplomatic and Consular Services, and their maintenance on the efficient footing required by the political and commercial interests of the Country:"—Committee to consist of Twenty-one Members:—Mr. SCLATER-BOOTH, Mr. RYLANDS, Viscount ENFIELD, Mr. WILLIAM HENRY GLADSTONE, Mr. OTWAY, Sir CHARLES 763 DILKE, Mr. KINNAIRD, Mr. HOLMS, Mr. WILLIAM CARTWRIGHT, Mr. ARTHUR RUSSELL, Mr. WHITWELL, Mr. STOPFORD-SACKVILLE, Mr. EASTWICK, Mr. BARING, Mr. WILLIAM LOWTHER, Mr. CAMERON, Mr. FREDERICK STANLEY, Mr. BAILLIE COCHRANE, Viscount BARRINGTON, Mr. FEEDERICK WALPOLE, and Mr. STRUTT:—Power to send for persons, papers, and records; Five to be the quorum.