HC Deb 05 July 1880 vol 253 cc1635-6
MR. E. STANHOPE

asked the Secretary of State for India, Whether he has received the first Report of the Indian Famine Commission; and, if so, whether he will lay it upon the Table of the House; and, also, how soon he expects to receive the second and final Report of the Commission?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

The first Report has been received and printed, and I hope it will be in the hands of Members in a few days. I have taken steps to hasten the final Report, which I trust will be in the hands of Members in the course of the present month as promised.