HC Deb 31 July 1900 vol 87 cc180-1
MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether Lord Londonderry has intimated to Lord Salisbury his desire to resign his position of Postmaster General, in order that His Grace the Duke of Norfolk, who has been serving with the Army in South Africa, may, if he so desires, resume that office on his return to England.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I have heard nothing of the rumour which appears to have reached the hon. Gentleman. It is a question which can hardly be debated upon the floor of the House.

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Has it not been repeatedly stated in this House that all employees of public Departments——

*MR. SPEAKER

Order, order!

MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN

Why should an exception be made in favour of Lord Londonderry?