HC Deb 19 March 1912 vol 35 cc1717-8
Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

Can the right hon. Gentleman now say definitely when he proposes to take the Budget?

The PRIME MINISTER

As already Indicated, my right hon. Friend hopes to introduce the Budget on Tuesday, 2nd April. As that evening is one available for Private Members' Resolutions, for which I understand the ballot is being taken to-day, I hope that by giving this timely notice the House will not refuse the Motion that we shall make on a later date to take that evening for the Business of the Ways and Means Resolutions.

Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

Will the right hon. Gentleman compensate private Members for the time which has been withdrawn from them by giving another day at a later date?

The PRIME MINISTER

I will endeavour to give them an evening from 8.15 to eleven o'clock.

Mr. KING

Will the private Members who are displaced to-day and to-morrow be compensated?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am afraid I cannot give that undertaking.