HC Deb 30 March 1896 vol 39 cc379-80
MR. WILLIAM REDMOND

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, if there is any truth in the statement that negotiations are in progress with the Portuguese Government for the purchase of Delagoa Bay by England?

MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN

I answered the Question at the last sitting of the House.

MR. W. REDMOND

The Question I wish to ask is, whether there have been any negotiations?

MR. J. CHAMBERLAIN

I have already stated that there is not an atom of foundation for the rumour.