Message from the Commons
A message was brought from the Commons that they concur with the resolution of this House of 4 July relating to a Joint Committee to consider the draft Deregulation Bill presented to both Houses on 1 July 2013, and that they have made the following orders:
That a Select Committee of six Members be appointed to join with the Committee appointed by the Lords to consider the draft Deregulation Bill.
That the Committee should report by 16 December 2013.
That the Committee shall have power:
(i) to send for persons, papers and records;
(ii) to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House;
(iii) to report from time to time;
(iv) to appoint specialist advisers; and
(v) to adjourn from place to place in the United Kingdom.
House adjourned at 6.48 pm.