HC Deb 19 April 1898 vol 56 cc527-8

Order for Committee read.

SIR HERBERT MAXWELL (Wigtownshire)

May I ask right hon. Gentleman the Lord Advocate what are the immediate prospects of the Bill; whether it is to be referred to a Select Committee of this House or to a Joint Select Committee, and when the Committee will be nominated?

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. GRAHAM MURRAY,) Buteshire

The Bill will be referred to a Select Committee of 17 Members. As to the prospects of the Measure, we certainly hope that the Committee will get through its work in sufficient time to enable us to make progress with the Bill this Session.

Committee deferred.

House adjourned at 12.10.