HC Deb 26 July 1904 vol 138 c1228

Order read, for resuming adjourned debate on Question [1st July], "That the Bill be now read a second time."

Question again proposed. Debate resumed.

Question put, and agreed to. Bill read a second time, and committed to a Select Committee of five Members, three to be nominated by the House, and two by the Committee of Selection.

Ordered, That all Petitions against the Bill presented five clear days before the meeting of the Committee be referred to the Committee; that the petitioners praying to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or Agents be heard against the Bill, and Counsel heard in support of the Bill.

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

Ordered, That three be the Quorum.—(Lord Stanley.)