HC Deb 16 February 1931 vol 248 cc879-80
85. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can now generally indicate the nature of the proposals of the Government to deal with the present financial crisis and to indicate the contribution the members of the Cabinet propose to make in the present national situation?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Philip Snowden)

I cannot at present add to the statement which I made during the Debate last Wednesday.

Sir K. WOOD

As the right hon. Gentleman then stated that the national situation was so grave that it demanded temporary sacrifices from us all, does he not think that an early statement of the-proposals is urgent?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on the tenacity of his memory.

Sir K. WOOD

Will the right hon. Gentleman say something about the latter part of my question with reference to the contribution from Members of the Cabinet; is it not a fact that gifts which are given quickly are given doubly?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I have nothing at present to add to the observations I have made.

Mr. ALBERY

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think that he ought to take an early opportunity to make a fresh statement in view of the statement of the right hon. Member for Carnarvon Boroughs (Mr. Lloyd George)?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I have at present nothing to add to the statement I have made.