HC Deb 11 March 1842 vol 61 c420
Sir G. Clerk

moved the following resolution: That the seat of Lord Bruce for the borough of Southampton has by law become vacant, he being now Earl of Elgin, a peer of the United Kingdom.

Mr. C. W. Wynn

said, that he had no doubt as to the substance of the motion, but he thought it right that the House should have some authentic or efficient information of the death of the Earl of Elgin and of the elevation of Lord Bruce to the Peerage.

Lord Stanley

said, he thought he could give his right hon. Friend the official information which he desired, inasmuch as there had been an order of council passed that day, directing him to prepare a warrant for Lord Bruce as governor-general of Jamaica.

Sir G. Grey

said, he thought the House should be cautious not to establish a precedent which might lead to inconvenient results.

Major G. Bruce

said, he could certify to the fact which was then the subject of discussion, having attended the funeral of the late Earl of Elgin.

Resolution agreed to.