§ Mr. Dixonwished to ask the noble Lord (Howick), whether the appointment of a British resident at New Zealand had taken place, and from whence his salary was to come?
§ Lord Howicksaid, the appointment had taken place, and that his salary was to come from the revenue of New South Wales.
§ Mr. Dixonobserved, that the company of merchants trading to New Zealand had offered to defray the expense of a resident at that place, if one whom they recommended should be appointed. If the Government refused that offer, and allowed the expense of the resident to fall on the revenue of New South Wales, it would be seriously responsible, unless it could show that the individual whom it had appointed was much better qualified for the situation than the person whom the merchants had named. If he did not hear some satisfactory explanation, he should feel it his duty to bring the matter before the House.
Colonel Davieswas glad to hear the determination of the hon. member for Glasgow. The revenue of New South Wales fell short of the expenditure, and any additional charge upon it must come from the pockets of the people.
§ Lord Granville Somersetasked, what security there was for the person of the resident in New Zealand.
§ Lord Howickreplied, that he understood there was a very amicable intercourse between New South Wales and New Zealand.