CAPTAIN WHITEsaid, he would beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the Statements made by him in the House that it is the intention of Government to increase the Representation of Scotland, and also that "the improved Representation of Scotland is not to be satisfied by the sacrifice of English interests," are to be explained by an intention on the part of Her Majesty's Government to diminish the number of Irish Representatives?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, when I first read this Question I thought it was probably intended to convey a friendly intimation on the part of the hon. and gallant Gentleman as to the source whence the increased Representation of Scotland might be supplied; but it certainly is not the intention of the Government to provide that increased representation at the expense of the sister country.
§ CAPTAIN SPEIRSsaid, he would beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will inform the House as to the source from which he intends to provide the promised additional Representation for Scotland?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERI think, Sir, it somewhat ungracious on the part of the Scotch Members that after the announcement which has been made by the Government as to the increased Representation for Scotland they should press also for information as to the means by which the supply is to be found. I would beg the hon. and gallant Gentleman to have confidence in the bounty of the Sovereign and the wisdom of Parliament.