HC Deb 24 March 1882 vol 267 cc1958-60

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Select Committee on the Arklow Harbour Bill do consist of Five Members, Three to be nominated by the House and Two to be nominated by the Committee of Selection."—(Lord Frederick Cavendish.)

MR. REDMOND

said, he desired to alter this Resolution to the extent of making the number of Members six instead of five. His object was to include amongst the Members of the Committee the senior Member for the County of Wicklow (Mr. Corbet), who was largely interested in this matter.

Amendment proposed, to leave out the word "Five," in order to insert the word "Six,"—[Mr. Redmond,)—instead thereof.

Question proposed, "That the word 'Five' stand part of the Question."

LORD FREDERICK CAVENDISH

said, he thought that the number five, which was uneven, was more desirable than the number proposed by the hon. Member opposite. However, if great importance was attached to the proposal that the number should exceed five, he would suggest that it be accepted.

MR. HEALY

remarked, that his hon. Friend the Member for New Ross (Mr. Redmond) cared nothing whether the number of Members on the Committee was five or seven, so long as the hon. Member for Wicklow was amongst them. If the hon. Member opposite would agree to this there would be no further objection that he was aware of.

MR. HERBERT GLADSTONE

said, there would be no objection to seven.

MR. R. POWER

said, if the Committee of Selection appointed the hon. Member for Wicklow (Mr. Corbet) there would be no necessity to make an alteration.

LORD FREDERICK CAVENDISH

said, he could give no such assurance.

Amendment and Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Select Committee on the Arklow Harbour Bill do consist of Seven Members.—(Mr. Redmond.)

Motion agreed to.

MR. REDMOND

said, he should, on a future day, move that Mr. Corbet and Mr. Barry be Members of the Committee.

LORD FREDERICK CAVENDISH

pointed out that Committees were not only of a representative but of an impartial character. The Government, however, would have time to consider what they would do.

Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Arklow Harbour Bill do consist of Seven Members, Five to be nominated by the House and Two to be nominated by the Committee of Selection.

Ordered, That all Petitions against the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on the Bill, provided such Petitions are presented two clear days before the meeting of the Committee, and that such of the Petitioners as pray to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or Agents, be heard upon their Petitions, if they think fit, and Counsel heard in favour of the Bill against the said Petitions.

Ordered, That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records.

Ordered, That three be the quorum.

Ordered, That Mr. HERBERT GLADSTONE, Mr. M'COAN, and Sir GEORGE BALFOUR be Members of the Committee.

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