HC Deb 03 April 1882 vol 268 cc555-6
SIR. H. DRUMMOND WOLFF

asked the Prime Minister, Whether he was aware that Papers with regard to Gibraltar were promised three weeks ago by the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs; that they had not yet been produced; that Questions regarding them had been constantly asked, and that hon. Members asking them had always met with evasive answers? ["Order!"] Such conduct was disrespectful to the House, and almost amounted to a breach of faith. He wished to ask—

MR. SPEAKER

The hon. Member is entering into controversial matter, and he must know that ought never to be done in asking a Question.

SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFF

I only wish to ask the Prime Minister whether he will exert himself to obtain these Papers as quickly as possible?

MR. GLADSTONE

I have no information on the subject, nor upon any other Departmental matter. I regret that the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs is not now in the House, as, no doubt, he would have been able to answer the Question.

SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFF

gave Notice that he would call attention to the matter on going into Committee of Supply.