HC Deb 30 March 1908 vol 187 cc109-10
MR. GOULDING (Worcester)

I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether in view of the desire among all sections of the House to discuss the fiscal question, and the necessity for full and authoritative information as to the causes and extent of unemployment, he will see his way to allot a day for the consideration of the subject.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. ASQUITH,) Fife, E.

In view of the great pressure of business and the large number of Bills that have been introduced, I regret that it is impossible to give a day. At the same time, I may point out that the notice of Motion which has been put down for to-morrow evening seems to afford a convenient opportunity for raising the first part of the question.

MR. GOULDING

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Motion to which he refers deals chiefly with raising revenue, and does not raise unemployment?

MR. ASQUITH

Are they not related one to the other?