§ Mr. Broughaminquired, whether the noble lord opposite could communicate any information to the House respecting the fate of Correa, and those other unfortunate Spanish Patriots who were lingering in prison? He presumed his majesty's government had represented their case to his most Catholic majesty.
Lord Castlereaghsaid, that communications had taken place with the Spanish government, but there was no particular intelligence which he had to lay before the House.
§ Mr. Broughamasked whether the noble lord would have any objection to lay the correspondence that had passed upon the table.
Lord Castlereaghreplied, that it might be imprudent, and even injurious to the individuals themselves, if the correspondence were disclosed.
§ Mr. Broughamsaid, that a hint from the noble lord on this subject would be enough to stop his mouth, as the noble lord must certainly be the best judge as to what injury might result from making any communication on this business; but from the noble lord's silence, he supposed that he must understand that government had done all in the matter that they could, though not backed by a vote of parliament, but that all their endeavours had completely failed.