HC Deb 10 December 1931 vol 260 c2046
62. Wing-Commander JAMES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the necessity for a substantial reduction of taxation in the next financial year, methods of effecting a reduction of national expenditure are now under investigation?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The closest scrutiny is being applied both to existing expenditure and to any suggestions for new expenditure.

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