HC Deb 16 March 1888 vol 323 c1439

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Select Committee on Emigration and Immigration (Foreigners) do consist of Seventeen Members."—(Captain Colomb.)

MR. FENWICK (Northumberland, Wansbeck)

said, he thought there ought to be a Representative of the working men on the Committee.

MR. SPEAKER

asked the hon. and gallant Member who brought forward the Motion whether he had any observation to make?

CAPTAIN COLOMB

said, he thought the suggestion of the hon. Member was a very good one; but the matter did not rest with him.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, 1440 Westminster)

said, in the circumstances, it might be desirable to postpone the nomination of the Committee till next Tuesday.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

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