§ MR. BAILLIE COCHRANEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, If, during the recess, the case of the ex-Governors of Colonies had been taken into the consideration of the Government; and whether a Bill will be introduced to grant them retiring pensions?
§ MR. CARDWELLsaid, the case of ex-Governors of colonies had been considered during the recess, and a Bill was in prepation, having for its object to provide pensions for those whose services had been sufficient to entitle them to such provision.