HL Deb 24 May 1842 vol 63 cc685-6
Lord Kinnaird

then moved that the letter issued by her Majesty, calling on the clergy to make subscriptions for the relief of the national distress, be laid upon the Table.

The Duke of Wellington

Before moving for the letter, the noble Lord should be perfectly certain that such a letter had been written.

Lord Kinnaird

said, that his noble Friend near him could certify to the fact, because he had heard it read last Sunday at church.

Lord Colborne

said, he certainly was in the belief that he had heard such a letter read last Sunday.

The Duke of Wellington

said, if there were such a letter, he would offer no objection to the production of a copy of it.

The Earl of Ripon

suggested that the noble Lord should give notice of his motion.

Lord Kinnaird

then gave notice, that on Thursday next he would move for the production of the letter.

Adjourned.