§ THE PRIME MINISTER AND LORD PRIVY SEAL (The Marquess of SALISBURY)My Lords, this Motion is merely for the purpose of giving a permanent shape to an Order passed some time ago, and which, in its working, has entirely met with the approval of your Lordships.
§ Moved, That the Order made on the 17th of February, 1896, respecting Parliamentary Papers, viz.—" That if, during the existence of a Parliament, Papers are commanded to be presented to this House by Her Majesty at any time the delivery of such Papers to the Clerk of the Parliaments shall be deemed to be for all purposes the presentation of them to this House "be made a Standing Order of the House, and that the Standing Orders be reprinted. (No. 54.)—(The Marquess of Salisbury.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.