HC Deb 07 February 1878 vol 237 c1210
COLONEL BARNE

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he can say if it is true that part of the terms of the Armistice concluded between Turkey and Russia are the occupation by Russia of Rustchuk, Silistria, Schumla, Varna, and Erzeroum, and the cession of the Turkish Fleet; and, if it is true that the Russians are concentrating numerous forces in Bessarabia?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Mr. Speaker, we have no such definite information of the terms of the Armistice as would justify me in answering the first Question of my hon. and gallant Friend; and with regard to his second Question, I am sorry to say that we have no information.