HC Deb 31 January 1878 vol 237 c723
SIR JOHN HAY

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If he will state to the House approximately the number of persons at Constantinople who are entitled to the protection of Great Britain?

MR. BOURKE

Sir, in answer to my right hon. and gallant Friend, I have to state that we are now in communication with Constantinople on this subject, and I hope to be able to give the information in a day or two.