§ MR. BRADLAUGH (Northampton)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, What was the average annual and total civil expenditure, including Missions of all kinds, in connection with Egypt during the 12 years preceding November 1, 1875, and the amounts of the like expenditure during the 12 years since that date; and, what was the average annual and total military, naval, and other warlike expenditure in connection with Egypt, including expenditure charged to India, and including re-conveyance of troops and special freights, during the 12 years preceding November 1, 1875, and the amounts of the like expenditure during the 12 years since that date?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)It is impossible for me to answer the hon. Member's Question. To prepare a complete answer would require a very careful examination, involving much time and labour, while an off-hand answer would be worse than useless. Under the form of a Question he is really asking for a Return, and a Return necessitating very complicated calculations.