HC Deb 01 June 1863 vol 171 c180
SIR JAMES ELPHINSTONE

said, he rose to ask, What course the Government proposed to take with respect to the Spit-head Forts?

VISCOUNT PALMERSTON

said, he would have very shortly to move for leave to bring in a Bill to authorize the issue of Terminable Annuities for the continuance of the Fortifications now in progress. On that occasion it would be his duty to give explanations about everything connected with the subject.