HC Deb 22 June 1888 vol 327 c993
MR. KING (Hull, Central)

asked the First Lord of the Treasury, Whether he can fix an early day for the Indian Budget Statement, or about when it may be expected?

THE FIRST LORD (Mr. W. H. SMITH) (Strand, Westminster)

, in reply, said, it was impossible for him to name a day when it would be introduced; but the Papers were in the hands of hon. Members, and they could fully inform themselves on the subject of Indian finances.

MR. BRADLAUGH (Northampton)

asked, if the Government would undertake that the debate should take place before the last days of the Session, when it would be discussed to empty Benches?

MR. W. H. SMITH

said, the hon. Member must be aware that it was utterly impossible to enter into any engagement with regard to the Indian Budget, looking at the present state of Business.

MR. CONYBEARE (Cornwall, Camborne)

desired to know whether the Indian Budget was not of equal importance with the Local Government Bill.

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order!