HC Deb 14 May 1885 vol 298 cc485-6
SIR JOHN HAY

asked the Secretary of State for War, If it is intended to propose a Vote of Thanks to the Home, East Indian, and Colonial Forces of the Crown of the Navy and Army who have been serving, under such trying circumstances, in the Soudan and on the Nile, and have fought with such courage and devotion at El Teb and Tamai, and at Abu Klea, Gubat, and Kirbekan?

THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON

I have not had an opportunity of consulting my Colleagues on this subject; but, no doubt, the time is approaching when the matter must be completed, and it will be considered in connection with the rewards to be conferred on the officers and men who have taken part in the campaign.