HC Deb 10 May 1864 vol 175 cc259-60
MR. BAILLIE COCHRANE

said, he wished to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether he is in a position to contradict the statement which has appeared in the public press, to the effect that a Resolution has been carried in the State of New York, declaring that for the future the interest of foreign bondholders is to be paid in paper, instead of in bullion?

MR. LAYARD

said, that the Government had no official information on the subject.