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Hi Peter I am studying the Lunesdale Poor Law Union and I have seen lots of evidence however I do not know how the people they were selected to give evidence. Cheers Paul -----Original Message----- From: From: Local-History list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Peter Park Sent: 04 May 2008 12:22 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [LOCAL-HISTORY] Parliamentary Select Committee Witnesses Does anyone on the list know what the procedures were in the mid-nineteenth century for selecting witnesses for Lords and Commons Select Committees? A number of paupers appeared before Select Committees into the workings of the Poor Law Amendment Act in the 1837-38 session of Parliament. While it is reasonable to expect that they should give evidence, it is of interest as to why some particular individuals were called. Peter Park. Fulwood Lancashire