HC Deb 13 February 1894 vol 21 cc380-1
SIR C. W. DILKE (Gloucester, Forest of Dean)

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will inform the House the cause of the delay in presenting to Parliament Papers relating to the blockade of the coast of Siam, which have been frequently promised?

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Sir E. GREY,) Northumberland, Berwick

It was promised that the Papers with reference to Siam would include those relating to the blockade, but it is not desirable to lay these Papers while negotiations between France and Siam are still proceeding.