§ MR. THOMSON HANKEYsaid, he would beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether it is his intention to 1229 bring on the Budget before Easter; if I not, whether it will be brought on upon an early day after the Easter recess?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, I have no intention to submit the Budget to the House before Easter, but it will be my desire to select the earliest day after Easter that may be convenient.