HC Deb 04 April 1881 vol 260 c689

Select Committee appointed, "to inquire into the Fifth and Sixth Schedules of The Annual Turnpike Acts Continuance Act, 1880."—(Mr. Hibbert.)

And, on April 7, Committee nominated as follows:—Lord EDWARD CAVENDISH, Mr. WENTWORTH BEAUMONT, Mr. BEACH, Lord EDMOND FITZMAURICE, Sir WILLIAM WELBYGREGORY, Mr. WILBRAHAM EGERTON, and Mr. HIBBERT:—Three to be the quorum.

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Committee that they have power to inquire and report to the House under what conditions, with reference to the rate of interest, expenses of management, maintenance of road, payment of debt, and term of years, or other special arrangements, the Acts of the Trusts mentioned should be continued.

Ordered, That all Petitions relating to the continuance or discontinuance of Turnpike Trusts be referred to the Committee.

Ordered, That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records.—(Mr. Hibbert.)

Notice taken, that 40 Members were not present; House counted, and 40 Members not being present,

House adjourned at a quarter before Three o'clock.