HC Deb 12 August 1857 vol 147 c1485
MR. WISE

said, he wished to inquire what steps the Government intend to take in respect to the £2,000 which has been advanced from the Fund for Civil Contingencies for the purchase of a Chapel in Paris—a transaction which the Committee refused to sanction.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, the decision of the House was so recent that the Government had not had time to come to any determination; but they would immediately communicate with Lord Cowley, and after hearing from him would consider the steps they should take.