HL Deb 28 April 1885 vol 297 c953

Bill read 3ª (according to order).

On Question, "That the Bill do pass?"

THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURY

Before the Bill is passed, I wish to ask the noble Earl the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can name any date or proximate date at which he is likely to be able to fulfil the pledge or species of pledge which he gave the other night that he would explain the definite policy which Her Majesty's Government intend to pursue with respect to the Soudan?

EARL, GRANVILLE

I am afraid I cannot fix a date. I am not prepared at present to make the statement.

Bill passed.