HC Deb 23 July 1885 vol 299 c1632
MR. M'LAREN

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he can give the House any further information as to the mission of the Right honourable Member for Portsmouth; and, whether he will lay the terms of his instructions upon the Table?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

I am afraid that I have nothing to state to the House on this subject. The matter is not yet settled.

MR. M'LAREN

Will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to lay the terms of the Instructions to the right hon. Gentleman upon the Table?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

I could not make any promise on this subject without first communicating with my noble Friend the Prime Minister. I have not had the opportunity of doing so, as the Question only appeared on the Paper to-day.