§ That they communicate that they have come to the following Resolutions to which they desire the concurrence of the Commons:
- 1. That, in order that each House of Parliament may have immediate knowledge at first hand of statements made in the other House in times of national emergency, it is desirable that the privilege of being present at Debates. by long custom accorded by each House of Parliament to the Members of the other House, should not be withdrawn on the occasion of any Secret Sitting.
- 2. That, when an Order is made in this House for a Secret Sitting, notice thereof shall be sent to the other House, and that any Member of the House of Commons present in this House when a Secret Sitting is about to begin, or seeking admission during the sitting, shall, notwithstanding any Order for the withdrawal of strangers, be invited to remain so long as he shall think fit during the sitting.
- 3. That a Message be sent to the House of Commons communicating the foregoing Resolutions, and recommending that, if that House shall concur in the first of these Resolutions, an Order of that House, in terms similar to those of the foregoing second Resolution, might be made.