HC Deb 22 March 1877 vol 233 c325
MR. W. E. FORSTER

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether lie can inform the House what arrangements Her Majesty's Government contemplate with regard to the Embassy at Constantinople?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Mr. Speaker, as it is of importance that Her Majesty should be represented at the Porte by a representative of higher rank than a Charge d' Affaires, and as Sir Henry Elliot is not at present able to return to that post, Her Majesty's Government are considering what arrangements can be made; but my noble Friend (Lord Derby) is not at the present moment able to enter into particulars on the subject.