After considerable discussion, during which a number of amendments were moved, designed to admit the public in general, or at least, certain Clergymen who were not members of Synod, or the Press, it was resolved that further proceedings of this Synod be held in camera.

The Rt Rev the President thereupon requested that all non-members of Synod should leave the Hall, with the exception of the Returning Officer and certain persons chosen to assist him as Poll Clerks.

The President appealed to all members of Synod to honour the spirit of this resolution and to regard the business of this Session as strictly confidential.