§ MR. J. LOWTHERAs I see a Cabinet Minister in his place, I should wish to take this opportunity of asking the right hon. Gentleman the President of the Board of Trade whether there is any truth in the rumour which has got abroad within the last few hours with reference to a matter possessing considerable political domestic interest?
§ MR. CHAMBERLAINWhat rumour?
§ MR. J. LOWTHERIf the right hon. Gentleman wishes it to be more particularized, I refer to the rumoured resignation of the right hon. Gentleman the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster?
§ MR. CHAMBERLAINI have reason to believe, Sir, that there is some foundation for the rumour.