HC Deb 18 March 1861 vol 161 cc2188-9

order for Committee read.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

moved, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair.

MR. CONINGHAM

said, he hoped the Government would take immediate means for producing Sir Baldwin Walker before the Admiralty Committee. The feeling in the country was so strong on the subject that sooner or later they would be compelled to do so, even if it were necessary to send a special vessel to bring him back—not for the purpose of criminating the Admiralty, but to defend himself for persevering in building wood ships which had been demonstrated to be unseaworthy and inefficient, and for the want of energy and activity displayed in that branch of the service of which he was the appointed head.

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

said, he thought the question raised by the hon. Member was one that ought to be discussed in Committee on the Naval Estimates rather than on a question of finance.

House in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, he had to move the following Resolution, of which notice had been given by his right hon. Friend (Mr. Peel):—"That towards making good the Supply granted to Her Majesty, the sum of £3,000,000 be granted out of the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland."

Resolved, That, towards making good the Supply granted to Her Majesty, the sum of £3,000,000 be granted out of the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

House resumed.

Resolution to be reported To-morrow; Committee to sit again on Wednesday.