HC Deb 25 March 1889 vol 334 cc811-2

Motion made and Question proposed, That a Select Committee be re-appointed to inquire into the laws existing in the United States and elsewhere on the subject of the Immigration of destitute Aliens, and as to the extent and effect of such Immigration into the United Kingdom, and to report whether it is desirable to impose any, and, if so, what restrictions on such Immigration."—(Mr. Akers-Douglas.)

MR. ESSLEMONT (Aberdeen, E.)

I am sorry to interpose, but I must make a claim to have another Scotch Member appointed.

*MR. SPEAKER

That question arises on the nomination.

Question put, and agreed to.

Question proposed, "That the Committee do consist of 19 Members."

MR. ESSLEMONT

I must now protest against the Committee being nominated until the claim of the Scotch Members is considered.

THE PATRONAGE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. AKERS-DOUGLAS,) Kent, St. Augustine's

The Committee is constituted in the same way as last year, and there was then no question, and I did not understand from my hon. Friend who in these matters represents hon. Members on the other side, that there was any objection. There was a general consensus of opinion in favour of the names I have given notice of. Still, if an hon. Member wishes his name to be withdrawn the wishes of the hon. Member might be met.

MR. ESSLEMONT

I have heard smooth words before on various occasions; but still Scotland is not fairly represented. ["Order!"]

MR. MARJORIBANKS (Berwickshire)

I appeal to my hon. Friend not to press his objection.

MR. ESSLEMONT

I must press it. The naming of the Committee consequently stood adjourned.

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