Mr. HEALYI ask the indulgence of the House that I may make a short statement by way of personal explanation. About ten days ago I complained and, I think, justly complained, of the omission by Admiral de Robeck in his despatch of any reference to the gallantry of the Irish regiments. I naturally attributed that omission to the gallant admiral, but since that time I have had evidence that the gallant admiral whom I blamed, was not responsible in the way I suggested, and I wish to say that henceforward when I have any complaint to make of the omission of reference to the gallantry of Irish regiments I shall in no way connect the name of the gallant admiral with that omission.
§ Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead Gas Bill [Lords],
§ Reported, with Amendments; Report to lie upon the Table.