§ Ordered, That so much of the Lords Message [24th May] as relates to the appointment of a Joint Committee of Five Lords to join with a Committee of the Commons to consider all Private Bills for the exclusive purpose of consolidating the provisions of existing Private Acts of Parliament be now considered.—[The Chairman of Ways and Means.]
§ So much of the Lords Message considered accordingly.
§ Ordered, That a Select Committee of Five Members be appointed to join with the Committee of the Lords to consider all Private Bills for the exclusive purpose of consolidating the provisions of existing Private Acts of Parliament.— [The Chairman of Ways and Means.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
162§ Ordered, That the Committee be nominated by the Committee of Selection.
§ Ordered, That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records.
§ Ordered, That Three be the quorum.—[The Chairman of Ways and Means.]