HC Deb 25 March 1902 vol 105 c1100

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the subsidies to steamship companies and sailing vessels under Foreign Governments, and the effect thereby produced on British trade.

"That Sir Charles Cayzer, Mr. Evelyn Cecil, Mr. Cust, Colonel Denny, Mr. Puke, Mr. Joyce, Mr. W. F. Lawrence, Mr. Norman, Mr. Nussey, Mr. Price, Mr. William Redmond, Colonel Ropner, Sir Edward Sassoon, Mr. Alfred Thomas, and Sir Edgar Vincent, be Members of the Committee.

"That the evidence taken before the Select Committee on Steamship Subsidies in the last Session of Parliament be referred to the Select Committee.

"That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records.

"That Five be the quorum."—(Sir William Walrrnid).

Debate arising.

Debate adjourned till Monday, 7th April.

In pursuance of the Order of the House this day, MR. Speaker adjourned the House without Question put.

Adjourned at twenty-five minutes after Eleven o'clock.