HC Deb 24 July 1879 vol 248 c1169
MR. FAWCETT

asked the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether it is the fact that an application has been made to the Secretary of State for India in Council, by Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, for an increase in the allowance annually made to him out of the revenues of India; and, if such application has been made, what action has been taken in reference to it by the Secretary of State in Council?

MR. E. STANHOPE

Yes, Sir; it is true that an application to this effect has been made. It is still under the consideration of the Secretary of State in Council, and the opinion of the Government of India has been invited on the subject.

MR. FAWCETT

asked, Whether, before the Government came to any decision on the point, Papers on the subject would be produced, in order to enable the House to express an opinion in reference to the application?

MR. E. STANHOPE

Will the hon. Member give Notice of the Question?

MR. FAWCETT

said, he would repeat the Question on Monday.