§ MR. WALPOLEsaid, the Colonial Bishoprics' Bill which involved very important considerations was set down for Thursday next. He wished, therefore, to know from the right hon. Gentleman the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether he will give a longer time than Thursday next for the consideration of the measure; whether he will on Thursday next or at any other time fix a day when it can be considered and gone into; and whether he has any Papers in the Colonial Office relative to the appointment of Colonial Bishops, the production of which may be material to the proper discussion of the question?
§ MR. CARDWELLsaid, that as his right hon. Friend had truly said, the subject was one which demanded very careful consideration. In order to procure for it that consideration he would undertake not to bring it forward on Thursday next and to 1199 state, if possible, on that evening when it should be brought on. Some papers which had been prepared would shortly be distributed to hon. Members, and if there were any others which his right hon. Friend thought would be of service he would be happy to supply them if it was in his power to do so.