HC Deb 01 April 1913 vol 51 cc194-5
34. Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if there are any emoluments or allowances attached to his office other than his salary?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHER

Should not the right hon. Gentleman's salary of £5,000 per annum be sufficient to prevent him wrongly and improperly gambling?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

If the hon. Gentleman has anything to say of that kind about me, he had better say it in a place where I can meet it.

Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHER

rose…

Mr. SPEAKER

If the hon. Gentleman has any further question, he had better let me see it in writing. He has already received a reply to the question on the Paper.

Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHER

If I am not to be allowed to reply to the Chancellor of the Exchequer now, I promise him I will charge him when I have the opportunity.

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

Whenever the hon. Member does that, I shall be prepared to meet him, as I have met others. [HON. MEMBERS: "Marconi!" "Whitewashing!" "Gagged Committee!"]

Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHER

Mock heroics. [An HON. MEMBER: "Snob!"]

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

If you have anything to say, say it openly.

Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHER

When he is whitewashed by the Committee. [An HON. MEMBER: "Cad!"]

Mr. SPEAKER

If the hon. Member will put the question on the Paper, I will consider it.