Mr. Hillpresented a Petition from the Baron de Bode, praying for an inquiry into his claim on the funds received by the British Government, under the convention, for the paying off British claimants. In support of the petition the hon. Member urged at considerable length the claims of the petitioner, on the ground that he was a British-born subject, and that the only defect of his claim was a mere technical one of non-registration. He moved that it be referred to a Committee to examine and report upon the claims of the petitioner.
The Attorney Generalopposed the Motion on the ground that the case had been already sufficiently heard and justly decided upon. The hon. and learned Gentleman was proceeding to address some further observations to the House on this subject, when he was interrupted by
§ Sir John Tyrell,who said, that as the question was likely to lead to some debate, he thought it ought to be discussed in a fuller House. He moved that the House be counted.
§ The House counted out.