HC Deb 25 March 1901 vol 91 c1099
MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON (Dundee)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India if he can now say whether despatches of General Gaselee, with reference to looting and pillage in China, will be laid upon the Table.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR, INDIA (Lord G. HAMILTON,) Middlesex, Ealing

I have looked at this despatch since the hon. Gentleman put his last question to me on this subject, and I do not think that it can be published.

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON

Why not?

LORD G. HAMILTON

Because it concerns the acts of troops other than those under General Gaselec's command. As far as I know, no allegation has been made against the conduct of our troops. But if the hon. Member can supply me with any particular allegation I will telegraph to General Gaselee, and any reply that may be received I will give.