HC Deb 17 February 1865 vol 177 cc320-1
LORD ROBERT MONTAGU

said, he would beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Why the Committee of Public Accounts, is not appointed at the same time as the other Standing Committees; and when that for the present Session will be nominated, and will proceed to business?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, in reply, that the accounts were not yet presented with which the Committee had to deal. At the same time, no inconvenience could arise from its appointment, and he would that evening give notice of its nomination,