
I 
Any Select Committee of the House of Commons to which any Private Bill has been referred by the House may examine "Witnesses upon Oath upon Matters relating to such Bill, and for that Purpose may administer an Oath to any such Witness.
II 
Any Committee of the House of Lords may administer an Oath to the Witnesses examined before such Committee.
III 
Any Person examined as aforesaid who shall wilfully give false Evidence shall be liable to the Penalties of Perjury.