HC Deb 22 May 1911 vol 26 cc101-2W
Mr. GODFREY COLLINS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the date of the introduction of the Budget has varied between 10th April and 7th May during the past five years; and, in view of the uncertainty that arises year by year, could he arrange for the figures regarding indirect taxation to be published on a given date each year?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

My hon. Friend refers, no doubt, to the five years, 1905 to 1909. I am aware of the inconvenience caused by uncertainty as to whether proposals will be included in the Budget for imposing or remitting indirect taxation, but it is not clear that the publication of figures on a prearranged date would mitigate the inconvenience.