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ever was a practical question on which plain

elates e (qualified to form an opinion, it is that which det;arttn)itehet, du thty busiMn of essinisofters. which Each it Minister has e ,Mend e duty to In Parliament, he should at all times rocri,r,e,,Pa, red to give information respecting his own etcsr,"'ngs and those immediately under him. The -.1,-,`,1,ve measures which he deems necessary to be i"r improving the conduct of his department, 4Lbe prepared by him for the consideration of –n-ient. His own opinion and that of his agues should be given, and of course would ce great authority: but the Government influence WItild not be used, even on such questions as these, Persuade Members to vote against their eon- iet!ees. On subjects of more general interest, the ribinet should not interfere, as a Cabinet; but the

biassed judgment of Members should be suffered decide upon them.