§ 48. Mr. J. HOGGEasked whether it is the intention of the Government to make provision for the payment of returning officers' expenses by the State before the next General Election; and, if so, by what means and when?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe Government do not propose to make any such provision during the present Session. I cannot indicate what may be the intentions of the Government with regard to next Session.
§ Mr. SNOWDENIs the Prime Minister aware that about eight years ago a Resolution in favour of this being done at once was passed unanimously by this House?
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes, Sir.