§ London Electric Railway Bill (King's Consent signified),
§ Bill read the third time, and passed.
§ Metropolitan District Railway Bill,
§ Read the third time, and passed.
§ Bristol Corporation Bill (by Order),
§ Third Reading deferred till Tuesday next, at a quarter-past Eight of the clock.
§ Bristol Tramways Bill (by Order),
§ Second Reading deferred till Wednesday next.
§ London County Council (Tramways and Improvements) Bill (by Order),
§ Second Reading deferred till Monday next.
§ Metropolitan Water Board (New Works) Bill [Lords],
§ Ordered, That so much of the Lords Message [22nd March] as relates to the appointment of a Joint Committee on the Metropolitan Water Board (New Works) Bill [Lords] be now considered:
§ Lords' Message considered accordingly:—
§ Ordered, That a Select Committee of Four Members be appointed to join with the Committee of the Lords to consider the Metropolitan Water Board (New Works) Bill [Lords], as requested by their Lordships.—[Mr. Burns.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
§ Ordered, That the said Committee be nominated by the Committee of Selection.
§ Ordered, That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records.—[Mr. Burns.]
§ Thames Conservancy Bill,—Order for committal [13th February] read, and discharged:—Bill committed to the Joint Committee on the Metropolitan Water Board (New Works) Bill [Lords].—[Mr. Burns.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
788§ Ordered, That all Petitions in favour of or against the Thames Conservancy Bill, presented not later than Thursday, 30th March, be referred to the Joint Committee.
§ Ordered, That the Petitioners, praying to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or Agents, be heard in favour of or against the Bill, and Counsel heard in support of the Bill.—[Mr. Burns.]
§ Marriages Provisional Order Bill,
§ Read the third time, and passed.