§ MR. BRADLAUGH (Northampton)asked the Under Secretary of State for India, From whom the communication was received, and at what date, in consequence of which the Secretary of State for India telegraphed the Viceroy, 18th November, 1886—
Ruby Mines. I gather that arrangements are not finally concluded;and, whether those words referred to arrangements for leasing or working the Ruby Mines, and with whom such arrangements were then being negotiated?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JOHN GORST) (Chatham)The result of answering these Questions 1558 would be that the hon. Member would draw from me information respecting negotiations not yet concluded, which I stated a few days ago could not, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, be conveniently made public. When the Government of India has ascertained its rights in the Ruby Mines, and has determined how it will make use of them, I shall be happy to answer any Questions which may be put.