HC Deb 25 March 1872 vol 210 c593
MR. OTWAT

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether Her Majesty's Government is in possession of any information concerning a recent Treaty between the Empire of Germany and the Kingdom of Italy; and, whether there is any objection, in case such information has been received, to make it known to Parliament?

MR. GLADSTONE

Her Majesty's Government, Sir, are not in possession of any information whatever respecting the existence of a Treaty between the Empire of Germany and the Kingdom of Italy. It is not necessary, therefore, to reply to the second part of the Question.