HC Deb 12 July 1819 vol 40 c1569

On the motion of Mr. Hume, the order was read for resuming the discussion of the Resolutions with respect to the Storekeeper-General's department, [see p. 1505] but, sir J. Marjoribanks moved that the House should be counted, after stating it as his opinion, that it would be indelicate to enter into such a discussion in so thin a House, and in the absence of gentlemen most competent to speak to the subject. The House was accordingly counted, and there being only 31 members present, an adjournment took place.