§ MR. CHAPLIN (Lincolnshire, Sleaford)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he is able to say when it is likely that the second reading of the Excise Duties (Local Purposes) Bill will be taken?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)I fear it will not be possible to bring this Bill on next week; but I hope to do so before a fortnight is passed.