HC Deb 17 March 1854 vol 131 c991
MR. JOHN SADLEIR

Sir, in the observations which I made this evening I understood you were under the impression that I had made use of the word "lie." I am extremely anxious to state to you and to the House that I used no such word in the observations which I addressed to the House. I was under the impression that in using the phrase "slander and libel," you might possibly conceive that I was not warranted in using the word "slander," and therefore I withdrew that word, confining myself to the word "libel." But I assure you, Sir, no amount of provocation would ever induce me, in your presence, and in the presence of this House, to use the word "lie."

MR. SPEAKER

said, he was certainly under the impression that the hon. Member had made use of the word "lie;" he was glad to find such was not the case.

The House adjourned at half-past twelve o'clock, till Monday next.