§ 45. Sir A. S. BENNasked the Prime Minister if the statement made by the Solicitor-General at the Central Hall, Westminster, on 30th January, 1924, represents the views of His Majesty's Government, namely, that the time is now ripe for a redistribution of wealth; and, if the answer is in the affirmative, whether the Government propose to pass legislation to effect this object?
§ The LORD PRIVY SEAL (Mr. Clynes)I understand that the quotation from my learned Friend is taken from its context, and does not give an accurate impression of his statement. As regards the question itself, I should have thought it was the aim of all political parties to effect by means of social legislation a more equitable distribution of wealth.
§ Mr. PRINGLESince his appointment, will not the Solicitor-General have a larger share in the distribution of wealth?
Sir F. HALLWill the right hon. Gentleman give to the House the meaning of the words "more equitable distribution of wealth"?