§ Ordered, That so much of the Lords Message [16th December] communicating the Resolution, "That it is desirable that in the present Session all Private Bills for the exclusive purpose of consolidating the provisions of existing Private Acts of Parliament, Acts confirming Provisional Orders and Special. Orders be referred to the Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills; and that the Joint Committee shall not take into consideration any petition against any such Bill, if the petitioners 1937 seek to alter the existing law," be now considered—[Mr. James Stuart.]
§ So much of the Lords Message considered accordingly.
§ Resolved, That this House doth concur with the Lords in the said Resolution.—[Mr. James Stuart.]
§ Message to the Lords to acquaint them therewith.
1938§ The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.
§ It being after Half-past Eleven of the Clock upon Tuesday evening, Mr. SPEAKER adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.
§ Adjourned at Twenty-five Minutes before One o'Clock.