HC Deb 10 May 1892 vol 4 cc517-8
DR. TANNER

Might I ask the right hon. Gentleman the First Lord of the Treasury when he proposes to take the Vote on Account, and if there is any truth in the statement which is now being circulated that the right hon. Gentleman proposes taking a Vote on Account just before Whitsuntide so as to enable the business of the country to be carried on up to next October, after the General Election?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I am afraid I cannot state absolutely, without consulting the Secretary to the Treasury, when the Vote on Account will be taken; but it certainly will be before Whitsuntide, and I do not believe it will be necessary to take a Vote for more than a few weeks.

DR. TANNER

Is Supply not going to be dealt with?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

Oh, yes.

DR. TANNER

When?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I cannot tell the date.