Lord Pollingtonmoved, that Lord Mexborough should be allowed leave of absence for one month, on the ground of urgent private business.
Mr. O'Connellopposed the Motion, as he did not think business a sufficient apology for absence at such a moment.
§ Motion withdrawn.
§ Sir Richard Vyvyanmoved, that Mr. Davies Gilbert have leave of absence for one month on urgent private business.
An Hon. Memberdid not see how they could grant this when they refused the leave of absence to Lord Mexborough.
Mr. O'Connellthought it right to say, Mr. Davies Gilbert had come to him and stated, that the business was of the most pressing nature, which demanded his immediate attention.
§ Mr. Robinsonthought it very inconsistent of the member for Kerry (Mr. O'Connell) to oppose the one motion, and agree to the other on precisely the same grounds. He objected to that hon. Member deciding who was to have leave and who not. He should oppose the Motion.
§ Motion withdrawn.