THE POET LAUREATESHIP.

HC Deb 21 July 1893 vol 15 c210

MR. COBB

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether it is intended to fill up the vacant Poet Laureateship; and, if so, when the appointment will probably be made?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. W. E. GLADSTONE,) Edinburgh, Midlothian

There is no intention at present of making the appointment.