HC Deb 15 October 1946 vol 427 c801

Resolution of the House [11th October] relative to the Roosevelt Memorial Bill, and Lords Message [14th October] signifying their concurrence in the said Resolution, read;

Bill committed to a Select Committee of six Members to be joined with a Committee to be appointed by the Lords: Mr. Eden, Mr. Hicks, Mr. McAllister, Mr. Montague, Mr. Hopkin Morris and Mr. Lyttelton nominated Members of the Committee.

All Petitions against the Bill presented at any time not later than Seven days after the making of this Order to be referred to the Committee.

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.

Petitioners praying to be heard by themselves, their counsel, or agents, to be heard against the Bill, and counsel or agents heard in support of the Bill.

Power to report from day to day the Minutes of the evidence.

Three to be the quorum.—[The Prime Minister.]

Message to the Lords to acquaint them with such of the said Orders as are necessary to be communicated to their Lordships, and to request them to appoint an equal number of Lords to join with the Committee appointed by this House.