HC Deb 09 May 1861 vol 162 c1764
MR. R. LONG

said, he would beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury, What proportion of the Fortifications Loan the Government proposes to borrow during the ensuing financial year?

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

said, it was impossible to answer that question at present. Whenever the plans and arrangements of the Government were matured they would, of course, be communicated to the House.