HC Deb 04 April 1815 vol 30 c342
MR. Fremantle

asked, whether any and what measures had been taken to prevent the escape of Buonaparté from the island of Elba?

Lord Castlereagh

replied, that cruizers had been with that view stationed off the island of Elba.

Mr. Wynn

observed, that he understood our naval officers in the Mediterranean stated, that if they even saw Buonaparté at sea, they had no authority to interfere with or interrupt his progress: he, therefore, wished to know whether that statement was correct?

Lord Castlereagh

said, that he did not mean to argue the question.

Mr. Wynn

added, that he did not ask the noble lord to argue, but to answer his question.

No answer was made.