Mr. Brougham, on presenting a Petition from certain inhabitants of Yorkshire, praying for the Abolition of Slavery in the West Indies, inquired of the right hon. Secretary for the Colonies, whether it was the intention of Government to postpone for this Session the introduction of any measure for the purpose of effecting a Reform in the Colonial Judicature.
§ Sir G. Murraystated, in reply, that the expenses attendant on such a proceeding would be very great; but he could not at present ascertain the exact amount. Certain difficulties existed, nor could they be immediately removed; but he would endeavour to facilitate the introduction of Reform, and some measure for that purpose would be mooted even before the expiration of this Session, if circumstances permitted the Government so far to consult its inclinations.