§ Ordered, That the Lords Message [19th April] be now considered:—
§ Ordered, That the Select Committee appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Lords "to inquire whether it is expedient that Parliamentary sanction should be given to a submarine communication between England and France; and to consider whether any or what conditions should be imposed by Parliament in the event of such communication being sanctioned," do meet The Lords Committee, in the Committee Boom B, To-morrow, at Three of the clock.
§ Ordered, That a Message be sent to The Lords to acquaint their Lordships that this House hath 719 directed the Select Committee appointed by them to join with a Committee of The Lords "to inquire whether it is expedient that Parliamentary sanction should be given to a submarine communication between England and France; and to consider whether any or what conditions should be imposed by Parliament in the event of such communication being sanctioned," to meet the Committee appointed by their Lordships, in the Committee Room B, To-morrow, at Three of the clock, as desired by their Lordships; and that the Clerk do carry the said Message.
§ Ordered, That the Select Committee appointed to join with the Committee of The Lords have power to agree in the appointment of a Chairman of such Joint Committee.—(Mr. Chamberlain.)
§ House adjourned at half after One o'clock.