HC Deb 27 April 1863 vol 170 cc775-6
MR. HIBBERT

said, he would beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether, as the Grant made by Parliament in 1841 to meet the expense of forming Parks in the vicinity of large Towns has been wholly appropriated, he is prepared to recommend a, further Grant for the same purpose; and, if so, whether, in consequence of the present state of the Cotton Districts, and having in view the employment of the distressed Factory Operatives in works of public utility and ornament, he will give such increased facilities to Corporate Bodies as will enable them to take advantage of the Grant.

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

replied, that the Government, as at present advised, had no intention of proposing a grant for the purpose suggested by the hon. Member; but no doubt, if the means afforded by loans from the Exchequer were found insufficient, more extended means might be considered.