§ SIR W. MOLESWORTHasked the hon. Gentleman the Under Secretary for the Colonies, whether it was the intention of the Government to send any more convicts to Van Diemen's Land? Also whether any despatches had been received from the Governor of that colony to the effect that there was no more room for convicts there? If so, would there be any objection to lay them upon the table?
§ MR. HAWESreplied, that it was the wish of the Government to send to Van Diemen's Land as few convicts as possible, and those only at right and proper times, under strict regulations; but he could give no pledge as to the intentions of the Government to cease sending them. With regard to the question relative to any despatches from the Governor, indicating that there was no more room for convicts there, none had been received to which such an interpretation could be given; but as he was about to lay upon the table a fresh collection of papers relative to transportation, his hon. Friend and the House would be able to put their own construction upon them.—Subject at an end.