Returning Officers' Expenses.

HC Deb 13 July 1910 vol 19 c354

Mr. WATT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he proposes in this Budget to make any provision for the payment of returning officers' expenses at Parliamentary elections?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

As at present advised, my right hon. Friend does not propose to make such provision.

Mr. WATT

Will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to cheapen election expenses?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I do not know that that arises out of the question.