§ SIR M. HICKS-BEACH (Bristol, W.)asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he could now give the date of the Budget statement?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Sir W. HARCOURT, Derby)It will be in the week after that on which the House meets again after the 735 Easter recess, but whether it will be on the Monday or Thursday I cannot now say.
§ MR. FORWOODasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to take Vote 8, the Shipbuilding Vote, as soon as was conveniently possible after the Easter holidays, so that the question of the boilers which were now being supplied to the Admiralty might be discussed. He understood the right hon. Gentleman had agreed to afford facilities for such discussion?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERreplied that he would consult with the Admiralty on the subject.