HC Deb 16 February 1860 vol 156 c1136
MR. BERNAL OSBORNE

said, he rose to ask, Whether there is any truth in the Report that Lord Elgin is again to go out as a Plenipotentiary to China?

LORD JOHN RUSSELL

said, he could not answer the question then. He had stated on Monday evening that when the next mail came in the Government would consider what course they should pursue, and he would take an early opportunity of stating their decision to the House.