HC Deb 01 April 1881 vol 260 cc474-5
MR. ONSLOW

asked, Whether the Government had yet come to a determination to propose a Vote of Thanks to General Sir Frederick Roberts and the Army under his command for their gallant and memorable march from Cabul to Candahar? When he last put the same Question, the noble Marquess said he was only waiting for despatches from India on the subject.

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

I hope very shortly to be able to state what the views of the Government are on this subject; but until I can name a day on which I can bring forward such a Motion, it is no use of giving an answer on the subject.

MR. ONSLOW

asked, whether the Government intended to propose any Vote of Thanks at all?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

If the hon. Member will give me Notice of the Question, I will answer it.

MR. ONSLOW

I beg to say that I will repeat the Question on Monday.