§ Select Committee appointed, "to inquire into the operation of the Acts for the Preservation of the Thames, and the steps which are necessary to secure the enjoyment of the River as a place of recreation."—(Mr. Story-Maskelyne.)
§ And, on March 13, Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Select Committee on Thames River Preservation that they have power to limit the inquiry to that part of the River Thames above Teddington Lock."—(Mr. Labouchere.)
§ And, on March 27, Committee nominated as follows:—Mr. HOLMS, Mr. ELTON, Sir MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH, Mr. WROUGHTON, Mr. WALTER JAMES, Mr. FREMANTLE, Mr. MOLLOY, Colonel MAKINS, Sir ANDREW LUSK, Mr. CRAIG-SELLAR, and Mr. STORY-MASKEYLYNE:—Power to send for persons, papers, and records; Three to be the quorum.
§ Notice taken, that 40 Members were not present; House counted, and 40 Members not being present,
§ House adjourned at ten minutes after Eight o'clock.