§ Ordered, "That so much of the Lords, Message of 11th May as refers to Consolidation Bills be now considered."—[Colonel Gibbs.]
279§ So much of the Lords Message considered accordingly.
§ Ordered, "That a Select Committee of Five Members be appointed to join with a Committee appointed by the Lords, as mentioned in their Lordships' Message, to consider all Consolidation Bills of the present Session.—[Colonel Gibbs.]
§ Major Birchall, Sir Thomas Bramsdon, Mr. Hartshorn, Mr. Herbert Lewis, and Mr. Rawlinson nominated members of the Select Committee.
§ Ordered, "That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records."
§ Ordered, "That Three be the quorum."—[Colonel Gibbs.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
§ The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.