HC Deb 13 May 1884 vol 288 c179
MR. MAC IVER

asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Whether he could give approximately an. estimate of the loss of life that had been incurred in the course of the military operations in Egypt and the Soudan since the bombardment of Alexandria?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

I think the hon. Member had better ask that Question of the War Office.

MR. MAC IVER

said, he thought that he was entitled to an answer to the Question, and therefore he would put it to the right hon. Gentleman at the head of the Government.

MR. SPEAKER

The Question asked by the hon. Member is obviously one requiring Notice.

MR. MAC IVER

I will ask the right hon. Gentleman the Question on Thursday.

MR. LABOUCHERE

I beg to give Notice that when the hon. Member asks that Question I shall also ask the Prime Minister whether he can give an estimate of how many people would be likely to be killed, approximately, in the event of his following the advice of the Opposition, and sending an expedition in the middle of the summer to relieve General Gordon?