However, upon his return to England, he provided testimony for Sir Joseph Banks' campaign against George Vancouver (Whidbey was at the time competing with Vancouver for the pay accrued as Astronomer for the voyage.)
Nevertheless, upon his return to England, he offered evidence in support of Sir Joseph Banks' crusade against George Vancouver (Whidbey was at the time vying with Vancouver for the remuneration earned as Astronomer for the voyage).