May I ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the House is to be asked to sit on Friday, and, if so, what the business will be; and, further, can he say when the Budget will be taken?

I expect to be able to introduce the Budget on Monday. As regards a Friday sitting, I cannot say definitely now. If we make good progress with the two Bills down for to-morrow, it may not be necessary to sit on Friday.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when the Irish Home Rule Bill will be introduced?

No; I cannot give a date for that to-day.

Was it not announced to a Labour deputation to the Prime Minister yesterday?

What does the right hon. Gentleman wish the House to understand is good progress on the two Bills referred to?

Good progress is getting through them.