HC Deb 14 March 1872 vol 209 c2012

Resolutions [March 11] reported.

SIR WILFRID LAWSON

asked for further explanation of the fact that the Minister for War had asked for a larger Vote of men and money than had ever before been asked in time of peace. It was the inauguration of a new policy, which in other countries had led to ruinous consequences, and ought not therefore to be adopted in England.

MR. CARDWELL

said, he could not admit that he had attempted to inaugurate a new policy. He had maintained the invariable policy of England, which was that she should defend herself by her own strength and spirit, and not be indebted for security to the forbearance or the indifference of other nations.

MR. R. N. FOWLER

said, he entirely agreed with the hon. Member for Carlisle, and hoped the country would not enter into this scheme of boundless expenditure.

Resolutions agreed to.

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