The Sun.
London, England, 1848-07-08 00:00:00

SUPPLY.

The House having resumed,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved
that the Speaker do leave the Chair, in order to go into
Committee of Supply, whereupon
Captain BOLDERO said the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer had stated the other night that certain reduc •
tions might be made in the ordnance and other estimates.
He wished to have a detailed account of those proposed
reductions, showing their character, amount, and the
reasons for the reduction. Ho should also like to know
when the navy, army, and ordnance estimates were to be
brought forward, and the order in which they would be
submitted.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said that
the votes of the present session had been taken on ac-
count. Until the Committee on the army, navy, and
ordnance estimates had made their report, the votes
would continue to be taken in the same way.
Captain BOLDER() said his question had not been
answered, whereupon
Lord J. RUSSELL said, that when the estimates
were brought forward he would state the amount of the
reductions to be made, and, if necessary, print the par-
ticulars. As to the " reasons" for these reductions, it
was more usual for the Minister to state them than for
the Government to put them on paper.
The SPEAKER then put the question, when
Mr. KEOGH objected to going on, in consequence of
having a motion o❑ the paper.
Lot(' J. RUSSELL said he would state on Monday
when the Hon. Member would have an opportunity of
bringing forward his motion.
Mr. B. OSBORNE wished to call attention to the
fact that the Committee up stairs would not be able to
report upon the army and ordnance estimates this year.
Lord J. RUSSELL said he would consider that point.
The House then went into Committee of Supply,
when

Sir R. PEEL moved a vote of 20,0001. on account
of the British Museum.

After an observation from Mr. WYLD, the vote was
agreed to.
Mr. WARD then moved a vote of 400,0001. on ac-
count of the navy.—Agreed to.
Mr. PARKER moved a vote of 30,000/. on account
of public buildings.
Mr. OSBORNE asked if any part of this vote would
be applicable to the Houses of Parliament or Bucking-
ham Palace ?

Mr. PARKER was understood to reply in the nega-
itve.—Vote agreed to.
'I he next vote was 10,009/. on account of the ‘v( rks at
Buckingham Palace.
Mr. OSBORNE objected to take that vote.
Lord MORPETH said the wages of the labourers dr
dended on its passing.
Mr. OSBORNE said he should divide.—(Grc ans.)
Dr. BOWRING hoped tLe Hon. Member Would not
divide.

Mr. OSBORNE said if the Hoo. Doctor--(Loud
kughter)—would be responsible for the rote he would
not divide.—Vote agreed to.
The next vote was 30,000/. for expenses connected
with the new Ilouses of Parliament.

This sum was objected to by Mr. 011110RNZ and Sir H.
WILLOU6ELEY, as not bearing sufficient margin, the
whole vote being 120,000/. ; 75,0004 of which, it ap-
peared had, already been expended; and Lord LINCOLK
intimated that before the balance was called for he
should inquire how it was that so much as 75,0004 bad
been expended during the first three months of the year.
Ultimately the sum voted on account was reduoed to
1.5,0001.
The following sums, on account, were also voted:-
4,0001. for salaries of officers of public record.
50,0001. for stationery, &c.

10.000/. Metropolitan: Police of Dublin.
3,000/. School of Design.

3,000/. Royal Dublin Society.
6,0001 GeoMgical survey of Ireland.
50,0001. consular establishments.
8,0001. House of Inoustry,
3,0001. charitable allowances in Ireland.
12,5001. steam communication to India by the Red Sea.
30,000/. civil contingencies.
The CHAIRMAN then reported progress, resolutions
to he reported on Monday next.
The Diplomatic Relations (Rome) Bill was postponed
till Monday fortnight.
LEASEHOLD TENURES (IRELAND).

Sir W. SONIF,RVILLE obtained leave to bring in a
Bill for converting the renewable temporary tenure of
lands in Ireland into a tenure in fee.

EXCHEQUEit OFFICES, &c., CONSOLIDATION.

On the motion of the CHANCELLOR of the EX-
CHEQUER, a Bill was ordered to be brought in for
consolidating the offices of Paymaster of Exchequer-
bills and Paymaster of Civil Services with the office of
Paymaster-General, and for making other provisions in
regard to the consolidated office.
The House adjourned at Half-past One o'clock till
➢ionday.