General Election (Returning Officers' Expenses).

HC Deb 04 October 1909 vol 11 c1660

Mr. H. A. WATT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce legislation before the next General Election making returning officers' expenses payable by the nation instead of by the Parliamentary candidates?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

My right hon. Friend regrets that he cannot see his way to accept my hon. Friend's suggestion.