HC Deb 08 April 1872 vol 210 c941

Resolutions [April 5th] reported.

VISCOUNT ENFIELD

said, he would take that opportunity to fulfil the promise he made on Friday, to give the hon. Member for Warrington (Mr. Rylands) the name of the Oriental Interpreter. It was James William Redhouse. That gentleman, who was an accomplished Oriental scholar, was employed by the Turkish Government from 1838 to 1854, and since his return to England he had been employed as Oriental Interpreter at the Foreign Office.

MR. RYLANDS

said, the noble Lord's explanation was perfectly clear and satisfactory; but it was equally clear that there was no reason why the salary of Mr. Redhouse should be paid for out of the Secret Service money.

Resolutions agreed to.