HC Deb 28 August 1880 vol 256 c602

Resolutions [27th August] reported.

MR. MONK

objected to their being called upon to authorize so large an expenditure, which had not received the sanction of Parliament. Here they had nearly £500,000 which had not received the sanction of the House, but only the sanction of Her Majesty's Government.

LORD FREDERICK CAVENDISH

said, it was not true that this money was expended without the consent of Parliament. The matter was always referred to the Public Accounts Committee.

MR. MONK

expressed his satisfaction with the answer of the noble Lord.

Resolutions agreed to.