GENERAL PEELsaid, he wished to ask a question in reference to the order of business on Monday, in consequence of the appeal made by the noble Viscount at the head of the Government to hon. Members who had given notices of Motion on going into Committee of Supply. The noble Viscount expressed a hope that the number of men for the marine service and the army would be taken on Monday. Now he (General Peel) had given notice of a question on going into Committee of Supply upon the Army Estimates. Although the question might appear at first sight a simple one it, nevertheless, involved a most important point in reference to our army expenditure. He, therefore, felt it absolutely necessary to submit his question before going into Committee of Supply on the Army Estimates. He wished to ask, Whether the Government would take the Army Estimates on Monday or Thursday?
§ LORD JOHN RUSSELLsaid, that the Vote for the number of men for the army would be taken on Thursday, and the similar Vote for the navy on Monday.
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERsaid, he was given to understand that it might probably be necessary to take some Votes on account for the naval service on Monday.