§ On the Motion that the Speaker do leave the chair, in order that the House might go into Committee of Supply,
§ MR. W. EWARTasked the noble Lord at the head of the Government if any measures had been taken to establish a system of examination of candidates for the diplomatic and consular service?
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONsaid, a sys- 544 tem of examination was under consideration. The plan was not yet arranged, but as soon as it was arranged every information would be given to the House.