§ Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the affairs of the Forest of Dean Turnpike Trust.
§ The Committee was accordingly nominated of,—Mr. W. B. Beaumont, Lord Edward Cavendish, Mr. Salt, Mr. Beach, Mr. Samuelson, Viscount Folkestone, and Mr. Long.
§ Ordered, That Three be the quorum.
§ Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Committee that they have power to inquire and report to the House under what conditions with reference to the rate of interest, expenses of management, maintenance of roads, payment of debt, and term of years, or other special arrangements, the Act of the Trust mentioned should be continued.
§ Ordered, That all Petitions relating to the continuance or discontinuance of this Trust be referred to the Committee.
§ Ordered, That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records.—(Mr. Long).