HC Deb 06 February 1843 vol 66 c203
Mr. Walter

said, that as the subject of the Poor-law had not yet been adverted to, he wished to know whether it were the intention of the Government to bring that question under the consideration of the House within the next fortnight?

Sir J. Graham

said, he would take an early opportunity of introducing a bill for the amendment of the Poor-law Act; but he would not pledge himself to do so within the next fortnight.

Mr. Walter

gave notice, that on that day fortnight he would call the attention of the House to the question of the Poor-law.