This is decided at a conference between the Chairmen of Committees of the two Houses, or in practice by the gentlemen who act as their legal advisers, the Counsel to Mr. Speaker and the Counsel to the Lord Chairman of Committees.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
The draft order is submitted to the Chairmen of Committees of the two Houses.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
The two Chairmen assign an examiner to see that the general orders about notice, and other matters, have been observed, the final power of dispensation in case of non-compliance resting also in their hands.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell