HC Deb 17 July 1888 vol 328 c1519
SIR THOMAS ESMONDE (Dublin Co., S.)

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If Her Majesty's Government expect the ratification of the Fishery Treaty between the United States and Canada; and, if so, when?

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JAMES FERGUSSON) (Manchester, N.E.)

Her Majesty's Government are not able to express any opinion with reference to the progress of a measure which is before the Legislature of another country.