§ 38. Mr. LAMBERTasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many ex-Lord Chancellors in Great Britain and Ireland are receiving pensions, the amount of each pension, and the length of service in the office by each recipient?
§ Sir R. HORNEWith my right hon. Friend's permission, I will circulate the desired particulars, which are in tabular form, in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Major Sir B. FALLEDo these gentleman serve the State at the present time, although they are pensioned?
§ Sir R. HORNEYes, I think probably all do upon occasion, although two of them seldom now exercise any function apart from the performance of the ordinary duties of the House.
§ Mr. DEVLINIs the list so long that it must be circulated, and not read to the House?
§ Sir R. HORNENo, it is not—
§ Mr. DEVLINWould you please give it, then?
§ Sir R. HORNEIt consists of a very large number of figures which, I am certain, that not even the most intelligent body could follow.
§ Following are the particulars promised: