HC Deb 06 February 1913 vol 48 cc24-5
47 and 48. Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

asked (1) whether, in view of the scheme of agricultural reform foreshadowed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, His Majesty's Government intend to postpone dealing with the question of educational reform; and (2) whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to propose to Parliament any scheme of agricultural reform in regard to wages and housing which shall extend to Ireland?

50. Sir PHILIP MAGNUS

asked whether the scheme of educational reform, promised by the Lord Chancellor, will have precedence over the scheme for land reform promised by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, as the measure of primary importance to be introduced into Parliament next Session or vice versâ?

54. Mr. C. BATHURST

asked whether the promise given to hon. Members representing constituencies containing barracks and permanent camps, that soldiers stationed therein would enjoy the franchise benefits proposed to be conferred upon residents by the Franchise and Registration Bill recently withdrawn, will hold good in respect of the Franchise Bill to be introduced in this House next Session?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

My right hon. Friend cannot at present make any statement as to the business of next or future Sessions.

Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

May I ask whether the speech made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer at the National Liberal Club was made with the knowledge and assent of the Prime Minister?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

From what I know of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, I think he is perfectly incapable of making any statement of which his chief would disapprove.

Mr. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Is there any truth in the report that the land scheme proposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer has been "torpedoed" by the Prime Minister?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

Speaking on behalf of my right hon. Friend, I do not think the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposed any land scheme.

Mr. C. BATHURST

With reference to the answer as it applies to Question 54, is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there will be bitter disappointment among soldiers who expected to get votes, unless this promise is carried out?