HC Deb 03 March 1890 vol 341 c1646
MR. CRAIG (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of profit realised on the Silver Coinage Account in the year ended 31st December, 1889?

MR. GOSCHEN

I propose to make a statement upon this subject in the Budget, and I trust I may be excused if I do not anticipate it.

MR. CRAIG

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the year ended upon the 31st of December last?

MR. GOSCHEN

Quite so; but I prefer to make a general statement.