HC Deb 09 March 1893 vol 9 cc1454-5
SIR M. STEWART

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury if it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to bring in a Bill, with a view to legislation, on the opium question this Session, in accordance with the Resolution passed by this House in 1891?

MR. W. E. GLADSTONE

The Secretary for India is sensible that a strong sentiment exists upon this subject among an important section of the public; but I am not able to say that Her Majesty's Government have arrived, at any view on the subject which would enable them to promise any during the present Session.