§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA (THE EARL OF BIRKENHEAD)My Lords, in accordance with Notice which I gave some days ago, I beg to move my Motion respecting the Standing Joint Committee on Indian Affairs.
§ Moved, That it is desirable that a Standing Joint Committee on Indian Affairs of both houses of Parliament be appointed to examine and report on any Bill or matter referred to them specifically by either House of Parliament, and to consider with a view to reporting, if necessary, thereon any matter relating to Indian Affairs brought to the notice of the Committee by the Secretary of State for India.—(The Earl of Birkenhead.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.
§ Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Commons to acquaint them therewith, and to desire their concurrence.
§ House adjourned at a quarter past five o'clock.