§ Mr. M. Philipshoped the forms of the House and the courtesy of the right hon. Baronet (Sir R. Peel) would permit him to put a question to the right hon. Baronet respecting a statement made by him in a recent speech, in which he was pleased to refer to a conversation which he had had with a gentleman named Ashworth, one of a deputation to the right hon. Baronet from the Chamber of Commerce in Manchester. He wished to ask the right hon. Baronet, whether he had since received any information which had led him (Sir R. Peel) to the conclusion, that the statement which he made was erroneous, especially when he had referred to a pamphlet placed in his hand by one of the deputation as one which they wished him to peruse, as expressing their opinions?
§ Sir R. Peelsaid, that he had not received any communication on the subject from any one of the parties. If he had received any direct communication from them, he would have immediately returned an answer, and if they had shown him any misstatement he had made, he should at once have corrected it. But he had not received any such communication. There were letters in public papers, but 803 the originals were not addressed to him. If it were wished he would state his recollection of the interview with the greatest pleasure. [No, no.] Then he would only say, that if he did receive any such communication, he would immediately return an answer.