SERVICES OF LORD KEANE. (Hansard, 19 February 1841)

§ Mr. Hume
wished to know whether there would be any objection to lay upon the Table a statement of the services of Lord Keane, in accordance with the report of the committee on pensions? He saw no reason why the rule laid down should be abandoned on the present occasion.

§ Lord J. Russell
could have no objection: such a statement could only be honourable to Lord Keane.

Sir J. C. Hobbouse
saw no connection between this case and those contemplated by the committee on pensions.

§ Mr. Hume
observed that the committee of twenty-two Members had been unanimous.

§ Sir J. C. Hobhouse
remarked, that the pension was given to Lord Keane for his services, as set out in her Majesty's Message.

§ Mr. Hume
contended, that the pension was not granted for the particular, but for the general, services of Lord Keane.

§ Sir De Lacy Evans
had served under Lord Keane. No officer better deserved the gratitude of his country than that gallant officer, a statement of whose services was before the world, and not merely upon the Table of the House of Commons.

§ Mr. Hume
was quite ready to move for the statement, if it were necessary to make such a motion. He moved, that a statement of the military services of Lord Keane (in the form recommended by the committee on pensions) be laid upon the Table of the House.