§ 65. Mr. JOELasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can now make any statement as to economies which are in contemplation to reduce national expenditure; and, if not, when he anticipates be will be in a position to make any statement on the subject?
§ Major ELLIOTI would refer my hon. Friend to my answer on 26th May to a question by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Nuneaton (Captain North).
§ Mr. THORNECan the right hon. Gentleman confirm or repudiate the statement appearing in some papers to the effect that a further reduction of teachers' salaries is contemplated?
§ Major ELLIOTI cannot undertake to confirm or repudiate any report in the newspapers.