§ MR. DALZIEL (Kirkcaldy Burghs)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury, whether he is able to state when the Papers containing the communication of the Dutch Government will be laid upon the Table.
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR,) Manchester, E.I am unable to name the date on which these Papers shall be laid. I do not imagine that the Dutch Government are in possession, or will be in possession until to-morrow, of the reply of His Majesty's Government, and, therefore, it is quite impossible to lay them this week. I hope, however, there will be no long delay.
§ MR. DALZIELIs it the right hon. Gentleman's intention to publish the communication received and the reply, without waiting for further communications?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURNo, Sir; I do not know that I can answer that question.