§ SIR R. H. INGLISwas anxious distinctly to understand the Secretary for the Home Department on the subject of the distribution of the money which had been, and he hoped would be, collected for Ireland under the Queen's Letter. Through what channel would the money thus obtained be distributed? Much might depend upon the answer of the right hon. Baronet.
§ SIR GEORGE GREYThe same question was put to me a few evenings ago, and I then stated that Government thought that the best mode of distributing the subscriptions would be to place them at the disposal of the committee of the British Association for the Relief of Distress in Ireland, and in certain districts of Scotland. That committee possesses a high character and standing in the country, and they have published the details of the plans upon which they proceed in their distributions. A very large sum has already been disposed of by them, and they are acting in connexion with the Government. I think that the mode they adopt is most effectual in rendering the money available to the utmost extent.