The volume contains Minutes of Proceedings—Evidence and Speeches—taken before the Select Committee of the House of Lords on the Kingston upon Hull Docks Bill between 27 and 31 May 1889: see pages 1–328. A set of plans illustrating a proposed new deep water entrance to Albert Dock, the Conservancy River Line, and the new River Line suggested by Mr Marillier have also been included: see pages 329–333.

An index can be found at the front of the volume.