HC Deb 10 March 1931 vol 249 c984

The following Question stood upon the Order Paper in the name of Sir ASSHETON POWNALL:

45. To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can now say what is the substantial contribution which Members of the Cabinet are prepared to make to the cause of economy.

Sir A. POWNALL

May I express my regret at the cause which is keeping the Chancellor of the Exchequer away from the House?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I thank the hon. Member for his remarks. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to the right hon. Gentleman the Member for West Woolwich (Sir K. Wood) on the 16th February.

Sir A. POWNALL

In view of the fact that we are asked to await developments, and seeing that the original statement was made four weeks ago, cannot something be done to expedite an answer?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

I am afraid that I cannot add anything to what I have said.