HC Deb 12 July 1905 vol 149 c408
MR. BLACK (Banffshire)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether the Government's policy of fiscal reform includes the imposition of a general tariff upon imports from foreign countries.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

I have nothing to add to the statements I have made on this subject. The hon. Gentleman is perfectly aware that the present Government do not intend to make any proposals on this subject dining the present Parliament.

MR. BLACK

Does the hon. Gentleman, therefore, think it fitting that the Government policy—

*MR. SPEAKER

Order, order! We have had our attention called to argumentative Answers, but if the hon. Gentleman insists on putting argumentative Questions he must expect argumentative Answers.

MR. JOHN REDMOND

The Answers are so argumentative?

MR. BLACK

And unsatisfactory.

*MR. SPEAKER

Order, order!