§ MR. SEXTONasked the Prime Minister, Whether it is true, as is currently reported, that the proposed change in the Offices held by Lord Spencer involve his retirement from the Cabinet; and, if so, whether the right hon. Gentleman will state what he proposes to do with reference to the representation of the Irish Government in the Cabinet?
MR. GLADSTONENo, Sir. I Can assure the House and the hon. Member that Lord Spencer, in no sense, retires from the Cabinet.