HC Deb 20 March 1883 vol 277 c944
LORD GEORGE HAMILTON

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, When he will make his Financial Statement?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

At this moment I am not certain.

LORD GEORGE HAMILTON

Because I think the matter has some bearing on the arrangement made for the 6th and the day following, I wish to ask, whether it is the intention of the Government that the Financial Statement should be made on the 5th?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

I hope to be able to say, before the House adjourns this evening, on what day it will be most convenient to make the Financial Statement. I could not pledge myself at this moment.

Subsequently,

SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTE

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he can now state when he will be in a position to introduce the Budget?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

Sir, I hope to make the Financial Statement on Thursday, the 5th of April.