§ 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. SMITHsaid, 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. SPEAKEROrder, order!