§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Prime Minister whether his attention had been called to the resolution passed by London merchants on Monday, protesting against the delay, loss, and inconvenience caused by the uncertainty as to the date of the introduction of the Budget; and whether he can now state when this year's Budget will be introduced?
§ The PRIME MINISTERMy attention has been called to the resolution referred to. My right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, intends to introduce the Budget on the 15th instant.