§ Ordered, That so much of the Lords Message as proposes the time and place of meeting of the joint Committee on Private Bill Legislation be now considered:—
§ Lords Message considered accordingly.
§ Ordered, That the Select Committee appointed to join with the Committee of the Lords to examine into the present system of Private Bill Legislation, and to report how far and in what manner, without prejudice to public interests, that system may be modified, with a view to the interests of suitors, the economy of the time of Parliament, and the reduction of Costs and Charges, do meet in Room No. 1, Upper Corridor, upon Friday next, at half-past Three of the clock.
§ Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, to acquaint their Lordships that this House hath directed the said Committee to meet in Room 1, Upper Corridor, upon Friday next, at half-past Three of the clock.
§ Ordered, That the Committee have power to agree in the appointment of a Chairman:—That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records:—That three be the quorum.