HC Deb 24 February 1888 vol 322 c1462

Considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That it is expedient to authorise the Secretary of State in Council of India to raise in the United Kingdom a sum not exceeding £10,336,048 16s. 8d., for the purchase of the Oude and Rohilkund Railway."—(Sir John Gorst.)

Whereupon Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again:"—(Dr. Clark.)— Motion, by leave, withdrawn.

Original Question put, and agreed to.

1. Resolved, That it is expedient to authorize the Secretary of State in Council of India to raise in the United Kingdom a sum not exceeding £10,330,048 16s. 8d.,for the purchase of the Oude and Rohilkund Railway.

2. Resolved, That, it is expedient to authorize the Secretary of State in Council of India to raise in the United Kingdom a sum not exceeding £10,000,000, for the purpose of constructing, extending and equipping Railways in India through the agency of Companies.

3. Resolved, That it is expedient to make provisions for raising the said sums, and to charge the same on to the Revenues of India.

Resolutions to be reported upon Monday next.

House adjourned at ten minutes before One o'clock till Monday next.