§ MAJOR BLACKALL moved for a return of the amount already expended out of the eight millions raised by loan during this year for the relief of Irish distress, and the manner in which it had been expended. In moving for that return, he fairly admitted that he was about to urge upon the 478 Government the necessity of giving further aid by grant to the distressed Irish. He did not mean to ask the money to be given to his impoverished countrymen, but only that it should be placed at the disposal of the Lord Lieutenant, a nobleman in whom he himself, as well as Her Majesty's Government, placed every confidence.
§ The CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERwould not go into the subject then. He would merely suggest to the hon. Gentleman that he should recall his Motion. He (the Chancellor of the Exchequer) had given directions to have accounts prepared of the entire expenditure of 1846 in Ireland, both for the relief of distress and other matters. He had hoped that account would have been ready that day; but although he had been so far disappointed it Mould be ready soon; and as it would be found to be far more extensive than that which the hon. Gentleman asked for, it would answer all the purposes he sought.
§ MAJOR BLACKALLwithdrew his Motion.
§ House adjourned at a quarter past Twelve to Thursday.