HC Deb 18 March 1881 vol 259 c1367
SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTE

asked, When the right hon. Gentleman proposed to take the Budget? Would it be before the holidays?

MR. GLADSTONE,

in reply, said, he hoped to be able to take the Budget before the holidays, and shortly to state the day.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

gave Notice that, in consequence of the answer of the right hon. Gentleman, he would ask him. Whether, taking into consideration the immense importance of there being sufficient time between the introduction of the Irish Land Bill and its consideration in its future stages, he would make arrangements for its introduction before Easter.