§ On the Order of the Day being moved for the House resolving itself into a Committee of Supply,
§ Lord Granville Somersetbegged to ask the noble Lord, whether any steps had been taken to put an end to a system that prevailed at the Custom-house, of allowing certain clerks to act as agents, and charge fees. Great objections had been made to the system, and it had formerly been intended to apply a remedy.
§ Lord Althorpcould not give any positive answer to the noble Lord until after the business of to-morrow. He was ready to allow the existing practice was bad, but unavoidable circumstances had hitherto prevented it being altered.