§ MR. O'KELLYasked the First Lord of the Treasury, When he will be in a position to make a statement to the House as to the estimated cost of the Soudan Expedition?
MR. GLADSTONEThe time for making in detail any statement in relation to the Soudan Expedition will be when the Vote is proposed. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman rather intends to ask what course we propose to take in regard to that proposal; and I have to say that as soon as we are clear of the Franchise Bill we shall choose the earliest day that is in our power for proceeding with it, consistently with giving full information to the House.