HC Deb 08 February 1861 vol 161 c192
COLONEL SYKES

said, he wished to ask the Secretary of State for India, Whether he has obtained the £3,000,000 of a loan for India that he proposes to raise?

SIR CHARLES WOOD

said, he was very happy to answer the question of his hon. and gallant Friend. He had succeeded in raising the whole of the money that morning. He called for tenders for £3,000,000; £13,000,000 had been offered him, £8,000,000 of which was at the minimum price and above it. He was therefore happy to say he had got the whole £3,000,000 above the minimum price he had fixed.

On the Motion for adjournment till Monday,

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