HL Deb 03 March 1902 vol 104 cc152-3

Commons Message considered (according to order).

Moved, "That this House do concur in the following resolution communicated by the Commons, viz: 'That it is expedient that a Select Committee of this House be appointed to join with a Committee of the Lords, to consider the Standing Orders relating to houses occupied by persons of the labouring class, and the clauses usually inserted in Private and Local Bills, and Provisional Order Confirmation Bills, in pursuance thereof; and to report whether any Amendments should be made in such Standing Orders and clauses, and especially whether any and what provision should be made for better securing the re-housing of all persons of the labouring class who may be displaced in connection with the undertakings to which the Bills relate, whether displaced under the powers given by the Bills, or otherwise.'"—(The Lord Privy Seal [M. Salisbury]); agreed to; and a Message ordered to be sent to the Commons to acquaint them therewith.