§
Ordered,
That so much of the Lords Message [17th June] as relates to the appointment of a Committee on Measurement of Gas be now considered."—[Sir G. Penny.]
§ So much of the Lords Message considered accordingly.
§
Ordered,
That a Select Committee of Four Members be appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Lords to consider whether it is expedient and, if so, in what circumstances and subject to what conditions, to authorise the measurement of gas supplied by gas undertakers to consumers by means of meters so designed as to register in therms instead of in cubic feet."—
§ Committee nominated of,—Mr. Ede, Mr. Entwistle, Mr. Holmes, and Mr. Reed.
§
Ordered,
That leave be given to the Committee to hear parties interested by themselves, their counsel, or agents, so far as the Committee think fit.
§
Ordered,
That the Committee have power to send for persons, papers and records.
§
Ordered,
That Two be the quorum."—[Sir G. Penny.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
§ The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.