HL Deb 26 March 1886 vol 304 cc2-3
VISCOUNT CRANBROOK

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether it is his intention, or the intention of any other Member of the Government, to make a statement in this House on the 8th April as to the Irish policy of the Government, similar to the statement which we understand will be made in the House of Commons on that day?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Earl GRANVILLE)

It is not my intention to do so on that day.

LORD ASHBOURNE

Does the noble Earl intend to do so on an early date?

[No reply.]

LORD ASHBOURNE

If not on that date, will the noble Earl do so on another date?

EARL GRANVILLE

I have no doubt that it will be my duty to do so on some day or other—at least, I hope so.