HC Deb 16 February 1883 vol 276 c176
COLONEL WALROND

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to give effect to the Resolution of the 13th of May, 1881, and appoint a Minister to preside over the official business relating to Agriculture and Commerce?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

I am aware that this subject has very recently been under the consideration of the Prime Minister, but the Cabinet have not yet arrived at any definite decision upon it; and I must ask the hon. and gallant Member to postpone his Question until the return of my right hon. Friend.