§ MR. W. H. SMITHasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether it was his intention to make any statement as to the mode in which the money was to be found for the Estimates that had been voted?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)No, Sir; it is perfectly plain that between this day and the end of the financial year it would be impossible to impose fresh taxes, and no one knows that better than the right hon. Gentleman. I shall, therefore, certainly not make any statement at present; but in my Financial Statement, after the holidays, I shall give full information on the subject.
§ MR. W. H. SMITHWill these payments be provided for by taxation this year?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)As far as taxation between this and the 31st of March is concerned it is quite out of the question. I am not to be drawn now into any explanation of the Budget.