HC Deb 17 July 1879 vol 248 cc629-30
MR. ONSLOW

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to move a Vote of Thanks to the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men of Her Majesty's European and Native forces for their gallant conduct during the recent Afghan War?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Yes, Sir, it is the intention of the Government to propose such a Vote of Thanks, but I am not at the present moment able to say on what day it will be done.