HC Deb 21 December 1893 vol 20 c111
MR. LABOUCHERE

Mr. Deputy Speaker, I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House in order to call attention to an urgent matter of definite public importance—namely, to the position of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg in regard to the pensions he has up to now received from Pier Majesty's Government.

MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER

Will the hon. Gentleman bring up his Motion?

Mr. LABOUCHERE

thereupon went to the Table and wrote out the terms of his Motion.

MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER

The hon. Member for Northampton asks leave to move the Adjournment of the House in order to call attention to a definite matter of urgent public importance—namely, "The intention to continue the pension of £10,000 per annum to H.R.H. the Duke of Saxe-Coburg." Is the hon. Member supported?

Less than 40 Members but more than 10 having risen,

MR. LABOUCHERE

I wish to take a Division upon the subject, Sir.

Question put, that leave be given to move, "That this House do now adjourn."

The House divided: — Ayes 59; Noes 177.—(Division List, No. 391.)