HC Deb 30 June 1914 vol 64 c194
49. Mr. CASSEL

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that more time will be available for dealing with Grants to local authorities if the Finance Bill is divided, as indicated by the President of the Local Government Board, and in view of the result of the Division on the Amendment to the Motion for the Second Reading of the Finance Bill, he will reconsider the decision of the Government not to make temporary Grants to local authorities this year?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I can add nothing to the statements on this subject I have already made in this House.

Mr. CASSEL

Is it not the case that when the Clauses dealing with the local Grants are free from the time limit of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act the House has more time?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

Undoubtedly.