HC Deb 04 March 1879 vol 244 c133
MR. SERJEANT SIMON

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government, before recognising the independence of Servia and Roumania, to require that such measures be taken as may be necessary to give effect to the stipulations contained in Articles 33 and 34, and 44 and 45, of the Treaty of Berlin, which provide for the full enjoyment of civil and political rights by persons of all religious creeds and confessions in those countries respectively?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Yes, Sir; that is the policy of Her Majesty's Government.