HC Deb 19 February 1885 vol 294 c863
MR. W. E. FORSTER

Are the Government in possession of any diaries of General Gordon? If so, will they publish those of public interest, and take care of those which are not of public interest for members of his family?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

No, Sir; the Government is not in possession of the diaries of General Gordon. With regard to the further Question, I must make inquiry before answering the Question.

MR. W. E. FORSTER

Does my noble Friend imply that the diaries are not in the possession of Sir Charles Wilson, or any of the officers of Her Majesty's Government?

LORD EDMOND FITZMAURICE

No, Sir; I did not mean to imply that; but if the right hon. Gentleman will put his Question to-morrow, I will give him all the information I can on the subject.