§ Ordered, That the Lords Message [7th February] relating to Private Bills (Consolidation) be now considered.—[The Chairman of Ways and Means.]
§ Lords Message considered accordingly.
§ Ordered, That a Select Committee of Six 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.
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
§ Ordered, That the Committee be nominated by the Committee of Selection.
§ Ordered, That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records.
516§ Ordered, That Three be the quorum.—[The Chairman of Ways and Means.]