§ Ordered, That Standing Order 235 be suspended in the case of the Forres Water Bill [H.L.], and that the Bill be now read the second time.—(Dr. Farquharson.)
§ Bill accordingly read a second time, and committed.
§ Ordered, That Standing Orders 211, 236, and 237 be suspended, and that the Committee of Selection have leave to appoint the Committee on the Bill to sit and proceed forthwith.—(Dr. Farquharson.)