HC Deb 18 July 1866 vol 184 c1053

Order for Committee read.

MR. HENLEY

inquired what amount of money the House was asked to guarantee?

MR. HUNT

said, the matter had been referred to in the Financial Statement of the late Chancellor of the Exchequer; the amount was £500,000.

Considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Resolved, That it is expedient to guarantee the liquidation of Bonds issued for the repayment of Advances made out of Public Funds for the service of the Colony of New Zealand.

House resumed.

Resolution to be reported To-morrow.