HC Deb 08 July 1859 vol 154 cc944-5

House in Committee.

MR. D. GRIFFITH

said, he wished to ask what was the object of this Bill.

MR. LOWE

said, this Bill was merely intended to render any person whom Her Majesty might appoint equivalent to the Clerk in ordinary of Council so far as regarded the signing of certain acts. It would, no doubt, save the expense to the country hitherto incurred by having two Clerks of the Council.

SIR HENRY WILLOUGHBY

asked, what would be the salary of the retiring clerk?

MR. LOWE

replied, that he was unable to answer the question, but the amount would appear in the Estimates.

House resumed.

Bill reported, without Amendment; to be read 3° on Monday next.