§ 69. Sir GODFREY COLLINSasked the Lord Privy Seal if he is aware that the present national financial situation, both as regards revenue and expenditure, is viewed by the nation with concern; and will ho afford facilities for an early Debate on the whole subject?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI am well aware of the anxiety referred to in the first part of my hon. and gallant Friend's question, and the Government will gladly find time for the discussion of the subject. As to the form which the discussion will take, I presume that the Opposition will desire to put down a Motion in regard to it.
§ Mr. LAMBERTBefore the discussion takes place will it be necessary to issue, as was issued last June, a revised Budget, or can we have some more information as to the expenditure caused by the commitments of the Government in Mesopotamia and elsewhere?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI shall discuss that before the time comes with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
§ Sir G. COLLINSDoes the right hon. Gentleman anticipate that he will be able to give a day next week?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo, we cannot give a day next week. Probably the week after.