§ Ordered, That the Select Committee do consist of Five Members to be joined with a like number of Lords.
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.—(Mr. Joseph Pease.)
§ Committee nominated of: Mr. Ashley, Sir William Bull, Mr. Russell Rea, Sir Albert Spicer, and Mr. Williamson.
§ Ordered, That all Petitions against the Bill presented on or before 25th May, 1908, be referred to the Committee; that the Petitioners praying to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, Agents, or Witnesses 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.—(Mr. Joseph Pease.)