HC Deb 19 July 1883 vol 281 c1888
MR. JACOB BRIGHT

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, If he can give the House any information as to the negotiations with regard to the Congo?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

Sir, I am not in a position to make any statement on this subject; but my hon. Friend will understand that there is no intention of withdrawing from the pledges given by the Prime Minister in regard to this subject.