HC Deb 16 February 1810 vol 15 c440
The Chancellor of the Exchequer

presented the following Message from his Majesty:

"GEORGE R. His Majesty thinks it proper to acquaint the House of Commons, that his Majesty has authorised pecuniary advances to be made to Portugal in support of the military exertions of that kingdom.—His Majesty is desirous of being enabled to continue such support, and he has directed an arrangement to be made with the Portuguese government for extending his assistance to the maintenance of a body of troops, not exceeding 30,000 men. His Majesty trusts that his faithful Commons will enable him to carry this arrangement into effect. G. R."