HC Deb 06 March 1879 vol 244 cc282-3
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

I wish to give Notice that, on Monday, I will ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the Government intend to lay upon the Table any further Papers relating to the War in Afghanistan; and, further, with reference to what fell from the right hon. Gentleman on the re-assembling of the House, whether he intends shortly to make any Statement to the House on the subject? I would also take the opportunity of asking the Chancellor of the Exchequer a Question of which I have not been able to give him Notice, owing to the report having just reached me. I wish to ask, Whether there is any truth in the report that, in consequence of disturbances which have taken place in Burmah, a British Force has been ordered there?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

I have not heard the report alluded to by the noble Marquess, nor has my hon. Friend the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs heard anything of it. I presume, therefore, that it is not correct.