HC Deb 22 March 1898 vol 55 cc573-4
LORD E. FITZMAURICE (Wiltshire, Cricklade)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether he can give the House any information as to the course he intends to take with reference to the Greek loan, and the discussion thereupon. As there will be several stages it will be well to take the discussion on some day convenient for the Government, and I should like some indication whether it is proposed to have it on the Resolution or on the Second Reading?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer the Question. I will endeavour to ascertain whether matters will be so far advanced by Thursday as to enable us to carry out the intention of taking the financial resolution as first Order of the Day. I hope they may be, but we are not quite certain. If so, that will provide an opportunity for discussion.

LORD E. FITZMAURICE

We may take it that it will be the first Order?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Yes.