HC Deb 09 July 1869 vol 197 cc1526-7

Resolution reported.

MR. ALDERMAN SALOMONS

said, he must complain of the proposal to continue the objectionable practice by which the un-appropriated balances of a bankrupt's estate were forfeited to the Crown, and were only to be recovered by the creditors by a proceeding in Chancery.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

said, he had to inform the hon. Member that the forfeiture of which he complained had been abolished, and that now the Crown was only empowered to invest the un-appropriated balances, and to hold them in trust until they were claimed.

Resolution agreed to.