HC Deb 12 August 1889 vol 339 c1021
MR. CHANNING

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs which of the 13 general divisions of the programme (for the Maritime Conference) proposed by the American delegates have been objected to by Her Majesty's Government; and, whether an arrangement has now been arrived at; and, if so, what are the subjects which are finally agreed upon for discussion at the Conference?

* SIR J. FERGUSSON

I am sorry that I cannot give the hon. Gentleman any further information on this subject at present, as we are awaiting a reply from the Government of the United States to a communication which has been addressed to them.

MR. CHANNING

Is the reply likely to be received before the rising of Parliament?

* SIR J. FERGUSSON

Yes; I think so.