HC Deb 19 December 1932 vol 273 cc881-2

Resolution of the House of the 8th day of December relative to the Doncaster Area Drainage Bill, which was ordered to be communicated to the Lords, and the Lords Message of the 14th day of December signifying their concurrence in the said Resolution, read:

Bill committed to a Select Committee of Five Members to be joined with a Committee to be appointed by the Lords.—[Sir F. Thomson.]

Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith, and to request them to appoint an equal number of Lords to join with the Committee appointed by this House.

Ordered, That the Committee be nominated by the Committee of Selection.

Ordered, That all Petitions against the Bill presented on or before the 24th day of January, 1933, be referred to the Committee.

Ordered, That Petitions against the Bill may be deposited in the Committee and Private Bill Office, provided that such Petitions shall have been Prepared and signed in conformity with the Rules and Orders of this House relating to Petitions against Private Bills.

Ordered, That the Petitioners praying to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or Agents be heard against the Bill, and that Counsel may be heard in support of the Bill.

Ordered, That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers, and records.

Ordered, That Two be the quorum."—[Sir F. Thomson.]