HC Deb 06 April 1859 vol 153 cc1429-30
SIR ANDREW AGNEW

said, that a short time since the Minister of War had stated that henceforward the circular of Lord Hill would be strictly carried out, and "therefore the Host would not in future be saluted." Now, the third paragraph of the circular expressly directed the sentries to salute, and if that order was carried into effect the very evil complained of would arise. He hoped the right hon. and gallant General would be induced to reconsider the matter. He also wished to ask the Lord Advocate when the Royal Commission for inquiring into the working of the Forbes Mackenzie Act would be issued.

GENERAL PEEL

said, he must repeat what had been stated on a former occasion, that the order issued by Lord Hill had not been altered.