HC Deb 15 May 1879 vol 246 c400
MR. LYON PLAYFAIR

asked the Vice President of the Council, Whether the Select Committee to which he proposes to refer the Medical Bills before the House is to have powers to summon witnesses and hear evidence from Universities and Corporations affected by the Bills?

LORD GEORGE HAMILTON

Sir, it is proposed to give power to summon witnesses. What witnesses may be summoned depends on the decision of the Committee.