§ 45. Mr. G. HALLasked the Prime Minister whether he proposes to set up a Select Committee to inquire into Private Bill Procedure?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)Yes, Sir. At the request of the Chairman of Ways and Means, the Government propose to set up a Select Committee with the following terms of reference:
To consider the Procedure on Private Bills containing Clauses commonly known as 'Local Legislation' Clauses and the respective functions of the Chairman of Ways and Means and the Committee of Selection (other than selection of Members to serve on Committees) in relation to Private Bills; and to report whether any alteration in such Procedure or any re-arrangement of such functions is desirable.
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir. The Committee will consist of seven Members, and communications are always made through the usual channels. They will be representative of all parties, but they are not yet selected.