HC Deb 12 February 1858 vol 148 c1359
MR. A. SMITH

said, he wished to move for a Return of particulars of the Contract accepted for the erection of the Lighthouse on Godrevy Island.

Motion made and Question proposed, That there he laid before this House a Return of Particulars of the Contract accepted for the erection of the Lighthouse on Godrevy Island, with the date of the same.

MR. LOWE

said, that he could not con-Bent to such a return, and it was not usual to furnish Returns of Contracts which would occasion great expense unless it were shown that such Return was necessary upon public grounds.

MR. A. SMITH

said, that all that he wished for was a return as to the amount of the tender and of the debt.

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

said, he would suggest to the hon. Gentleman to withdraw his Motion for the present, and he would perhaps be able to come to an agreement with his (Viscount Palmerston's) right hon. Friend the Vice President of the Board of Trade.

MR. A. SMITH

said, he would accede to the suggestion, and withdrew his Motion.

Motion, by leave, withdrawn.