§ The first vote was for the sum of 28,384,700l. to pay off and discharge Exchequer Bills.
§ Mr. Humeobjected to its being passed without any explanation. The amount was a large one, and he considered himself justified in requiring some information on the subject.
§ Sir Thomas Fremantleexplained that the vote was, for the purpose of discharging Exchequer Bills issued for the supplies of 1834 and 1835. The different periods 555 for which they were issued, would shortly expire, and the usual course was, before they expired, to enable the Government to issue fresh ones. It was in strict accordance with the regular practice pursued every year.
The vote was agreed to, as was another vote of 621,500l. for the discharge of Exchequer Bills issued for carrying on public works.
§ The House resumed, and the resolutions were reported.