HL Deb 29 April 1861 vol 162 cc1209-10

LORD MONTEAGLE moved, That there be laid before the House, Report made to the Postmaster General by the officers of the General Post Office on the Post Office Savings Banks Bill.

LORD STANLEY OF ALDERLEY

opposed the Motion as one quite unusual and unprecedented, it being a confidential communication from the subordinate officers to the head of the department for his guidance and information.

On Question, Resolved in the Negative.