§ Resolution of the House of the 20th February relative to Dock and Harbour Bills, which was ordered to be communicated to the Lords, and the Lords Message of the 27th February, signifying their concurrence in the said Resolution, read.
§ Ordered, That the Blyth Harbour Bill, the Bristol Corporation Bill, the Dublin Port and Docks Bill, the Manchester Ship Canal Bill, the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board Bill, the Newport Harbour Commissioners Bill, the Swansea Harbour Bill, the Tees Conservancy Bill, the Tyne Improvement Bill, the Wear Navigation and Sunderland Dock Bill be committed to a Select Committee of Four Members nominated by the Committee of Selection to be joined by a Committee of Four Lords.—[The Chairman of Ways and Means.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
§ Ordered, That all Petitions in favour of or against the Bills, presented before Tuesday, the 25th March, be referred to the Committee; that the Petitioners praying to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or Agents, be heard in favour of or against the Bills, and Counsel heard in support of the Bills.—[The Chairman of Ways and Means.]
§ Ordered, That the Belfast Harbour Bill, the Cork Harbour Bill, and the Dover Harbour Bill be committed to the Joint Committee on Dock and Harbour Bills.—[The Chairman of Ways and Means.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.