HC Deb 21 May 1880 vol 252 c227
COLONEL BARNE

asked the Secretary of State for India, Whether the Protestant Bishops and Clergy in India will have to take orders and directions from the Marquess of Ripon, who is a Roman Catholic?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

I have not been able to ascertain that the Protestant Bishops and Clergy in India will have to take orders and directions from the Governor General on any matters connected with their spiritual functions. It is true that certain directions and orders have to he given by the Government in regard to matters of administration; but it may be some consolation to the hon. and gallant Member to know that they cannot be given by the Governor General alone, but will have to be given by the Governor General in Council.