§ Mr. PRETYMANasked whether, seeing, that the Crown have now accepted the judgment in the case of Burghes v. the Attorney-General, the right hon. Gentleman is prepared to defray the plaintiff's costs in the action?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENotice of appeal has been, served in the case referred to, which has been, set down for hearing; and, consequently, pending the result of such appeal, my right hon. Friend is unable to give any undertaking as to the payment of costs.