HL Deb 31 July 1862 vol 168 cc1036-7
THE EARL OF MALMESBURY

asked the noble Lord the President of the Council, Whether there would be any objection to lay before their Lordships any Correspondence that might have taken place in reference to a convict of the name of Gilbert, who had obtained a ticket-of-leave, and who had since committed a murder, of which he had been convicted. There was a strong feeling in that part of the country where the murder took place that this man, who had been previously convicted of a number of crimes, including rape and burglary, ought never to have been allowed to go at large. He hoped his noble Friend would cause some inquiry to be made on the subject.

EARL GRANVILLE

said, he was not acquainted with the circumstances of the case, but would make inquiries.

House adjourned at a quarter before Six o'clock, till To-morrow, a quarter before Five o'clock.