Mr. H. SAMUELMay I ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the House is to be asked to sit on Friday, and, if so, what the business will be; and, further, can he say when the Budget will be taken?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI expect to be able to introduce the Budget on Monday. As regards a Friday sitting, I cannot say definitely now. If we make good progress with the two Bills down for to-morrow, it may not be necessary to sit on Friday.
§ Mr. PRINGLECan the right hon. Gentleman say when the Irish Home Rule Bill will be introduced?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo; I cannot give a date for that to-day.
§ Mr. PRINGLEWas it not announced to a Labour deputation to the Prime Minister yesterday?
§ Mr. BILLINGWhat does the right hon. Gentleman wish the House to understand is good progress on the two Bills referred to?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWGood progress is getting through them.