NATIONAL EXPENDITURE.

HC Deb 28 July 1938 vol 338 cc3313-4W

Mr. Hannah

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the increasing anxiety among industrial leaders about the rapidly mounting national expenditure; and will he consider

Sir S. Hoare

My hon. Friend's suggestion will not be overlooked, but he will appreciate that I am not in a position to forecast the provisions of any Bill which may be introduced on this subject.

Mr. Morgan

asked the chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied that the organised bottle-parties make adequate pro rata contributions to therevenue in comparison with other licensed premises, such as hotels and restaurants; and, if not, whether he will review this matter in connection with the next Budget?

Sir J. Simon

I would refer to the reply which my right hon. and gallant Friend the Treasury gave on 1st June to my hon. and gallant Friend the member for South Cardiff (Captain A. Evans), to which I can nothing at present.