§ SIR H. DRUMMOND WOLFFasked the Prime Minister, Whether there was any truth in the report that Sir Auckland Colvin was to be appointed as Finance Minister of India, and that Major Baring was to combine the Offices of Controller General and of Her Majesty's Consul General in Egypt?
MR. GLADSTONESir, I do not know how far my noble Friend (the Earl of Kimberley) has proceeded in this matter; and I would, therefore, suggest to the hon. Member to give Notice of the Question.