HC Deb 07 February 1938 vol 331 cc669-70
48. Mr. Day

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the public importance of the occasion, he will consider the advisability of giving facilities to have the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget speech broadcast?

The Prime Ministers

On previous occasions when this suggestion has been made it has, on inquiry through the usual channels, not been found to commend itself to any considerable section of the House. I have no reason whatever to think that opinion has changed on the subject.

Mr. Day

Would the Prime Minister be prepared to reconsider his decision if it were found that a majority of Members of the House were in favour of it?

Mr. H. G. Williams

Will the Prime Minister give a promise to broadcast the next Budget in which there is a reduction in taxation?