§ Widows and Orphans of Soldiers and Sailors.—That they do propose that the Joint Committee, appointed to consider the various charitable agencies now in operation, and the funds available for relieving Widows and Orphans of Soldiers and Sailors, with the view to ensuring that the funds supplied by local and private benevolence are applied to the best advantage in supplementing a scheme of Government pensions for Widows and Orphans of Soldiers and Sailors who have lost their lives in war, do meet in Committee Room A, on Thursday next, at Three of the clock.
§ Lords' Message considered.
§ Ordered, That the Committee of this House do meet the Lords' Committee as proposed by their Lordships.
80§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
§ London Underground Railways.—That they do propose that the Joint Committee appointed to consider and report—
- 1. Whether the lines of route for underground railways in and near London, proposed by Bills which have been or may be introduced during the present session, are best calculated to afford facilities for present and probable future traffic; and, if not, what modifications of those lines of route are desirable.
- 2. What special provisions, if any, should be made for the protection of the owners, lessees, and occupiers of properties adjacent to underground railways from possible damage and annoyance;
- 3. What special terms and conditions, if any, as to construction and working should be imposed upon the promoters;
- 4. Whether any, and which, of the schemes proposed by the said Bills should not be proceeded with during the present session,
§ Lords' Message considered.
§ Ordered, That the Committee of this House do meet the Lords' Committee as proposed by their Lordships.
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.