HC Deb 01 August 1872 vol 213 c250
LORD ELCHO

I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether there is any truth in the report current in the House that certain evil-disposed persons have, within the last few hours, nearly succeeded in blowing up Her Majesty's Treasury?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

There is no truth, Sir, in the report.