§ THE MARQUESS OF LANSDOWNEMy Lords, I beg now to read the Resolutions which I shall lay before the House on Wednesday. They are as follow:—
"That in the opinion of this House it is desirable that provision should be made for settling differences which may arise between the House of Commons and this House, reconstituted and reduced in numbers in accordance with the recent Resolutions of this House.
810 "That as to Bills other than Money Bills, such provision should be upon the following lines:—
If a difference arises between the two Houses with regard to any Bill other than a Money Bill in two successive Sessions, and with an interval of not less than one year, and such difference cannot be adjusted by any other means, it shall be settled in a Joint Sitting composed of members of the two Houses.
Provided that if the difference relates to a matter which is of great gravity, and has not been adequately submitted for the judgment of the people, it shall not be referred to the Joint Sitting, but shall be submitted for decision to the electors by Referendum.
"That as to Money Bills, such provision should be upon the following lines:—
The Lords are prepared to forego their constitutional right to reject or amend Money Bills which are purely financial in character.
Provided that effectual provision is made against tacking; and
Provided that, if any question arises as to whether a Bill or any provisions thereof are purely financial in character, that question be referred to a Joint Committee of both Houses, with the Speaker of the House of Commons as Chairman, who shall have a casting vote only.
If the Committee hold that the Bill or provisions in question are not purely financial in character, they shall be dealt with forthwith in a Joint Sitting of the two Houses."
§ House adjourned at a quarter before Seven o'clock, till To-morrow a quarter past Four o'clock.