§ The House met at a quarter before four of the clock, The LORD CHANCELLOR on the Woolsack.
§ The Lord Monck (V. Monck)—Sat first in Parliament after the death of his grandfather.
§ SUTTON COLDFIELD CORPORATION BILL. [H.L.]
§ WALSALL CORPORATION BILL. [H.L.]
§ FAVERSHAM OYSTER FISHERY COMPANY BILL. [H.L.]
THE CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES (THE EARL OF DONOUGHMORE)My Lords, with reference to the first three Bills on your Lordships' Order Paper I move that Standing Order No. 91 be dispensed with.
§ Moved, That Standing Order No. 91 be considered in order to its being dispensed with in respect of the said Bills, and that the Bills be now read 2a.—(The Earl of Donoughmore.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to: Bills read 2a accordingly.