HC Deb 22 June 1944 vol 401 c469

Resolution of the House [14th June] which was ordered to be communicated to the Lords, and so much of Lords Message [21st June] as signifies 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.

Ordered: That Three Members be nominated by the House and Two by the Committee of Selection.

Ordered: That all Petitions against the Bill presented on or before 28th June 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 Counsel or Agents heard in support of the Bill.

Ordered That the Committee have power to report from day to day the Minutes of the Evidence taken before them.

Ordered: That Two be the quorum."—[Major Sir James Edmondson.]

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.