HC Deb 22 February 1883 vol 276 cc589-90
MR. LABOUCHERE

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether no unnecessary addition will be made to the Diplomatic Pension List until the House has had an opportunity of deciding upon the Resolution standing in his name, that such additions are inexpedient?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

Sir, no appointment which, in the opi- nion of the Secretary of State, will cause an unnecessary addition to the Diplomatic Pension List will be made, but his discretion will be exercised under the ordinary conditions of Ministerial responsibility.