HC Deb 02 July 1863 vol 172 c67
MR. ROEBUCK

said, he rose to ask the Government to appoint a day on which the Adjourned Debate on his Motion in favour of the recognition of the Confederate States might be resumed. He had been informed that the Government were inclined to give him Monday week; and, if so, he was willing to accept it.

SIR GEORGE GREY

My noble Friend is willing to give Monday week, if the state of business will allow it, but I would rather leave the final decision on the point till Monday next; when I hope the noble Viscount will be able to appear in his place in the House.

MR. BRIGHT

said, he regretted that the Debate could not be resumed in time for the next mail. It was most desirable, with regard to the feelings of both belligerent parties, that the result should accompany the Report of the discussion across the Atlantic. He thought that it would have tended to promote good feeling, and that it would be disadvantageous to allow so many days to elapse before concluding the debate.