§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That it is expedient that a Select Committee be appointed to join with a Committee of the Lords to consider the accommodation available in the House of Lords when the Sovereign is personally present in Parliament, and the advisability of substituting Westminster Hall on such an occasion for the House of Lords:
§ That a Message be sent to the Lords to acquaint them therewith."—(Sir William Walrond.)
§ MR. FLAVINI object.
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Sir William WALROND,) Devonshire, Tivertonsaid ho hoped the hon. Member would not persist in his objection, as there was a general desire that the Committee should be appointed.
§ MR. FLAVINsaid he understood, the Committee was being appointed in connection with the King's Coronation, and if the right hon. Gentleman would give him a guarantee that that portion of the King's Coronation Oath which was objectionable to Catholics would be removed he would consider the advisability of permitting the motion to pass.
§ SIR WILLIAM WALRONDsaid the Committee would have nothing to do with the Coronation.
§ MR. FLAVINI object.
§ Motion deferred.
§ Adjourned at five minutes after Twelve of the clock.