HC Deb 12 March 1878 vol 238 c1236

Select Committee appointed, "to inquire into the system under which Guardians of the Poor and Members of Local Boards in England and Ireland and Members of Parochial Boards in Scotland, are at present elected; and to report whether it is desirable to make any, and, if so, what change in such system; and also, whether it is desirable to extend the term of office for which Guardians of the Poor and Members of Parochial Boards are now elected."— (Mr. Hibbert.)

And on March 20, Committee nominated as follows:—Mr. SALT, Sir THOMAS ACLAND, Viscount EMLYN, Sir ARTHUR MIDDLETON, Mr. ABEL SMITH, Mr. SANDERSON, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. HANBURY, Mr. O'CONNOR POWER, Mr. PHIPPS, Mr. GRAY, Mr. PELL, Lord EDMOND FITZMAURICE, Mr. MARK STEWART, Mr. RAMSAY, Colonel NAGHTEN, and Mr. HIBBERT:—Power to send for persons, papers, and records; Five to be the quorum.