HL Deb 10 August 1807 vol 9 c1106
Earl Stanhoperose

to call the attention of the house to a subject he said of great importance; he alluded to the conduct of this country towards neutral powers. After what had passed in America, he thought the subject became of still greater importance, although he was aware that nothing could be said about that event at present. If, however he did not receive a satisfactory answer from ministers respecting the line of conduct intended to be adopted towards states at peace with this country, he should make a motion on the subject, on Thursday, which his lordship read, and the object of which was to recognize the principle of equality and reciprocity in the conduct of this country towards independent States with whom we were at peace.—The lords were ordered to be summoned for Thursday.