Budget Statement

88.

Colonel Nathan
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is now able to announce the date upon which he proposes to open his Budget?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville
My right hon. Friend hopes that it will be possible for a statement to be made shortly.

Colonel Nathan
Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman be able to answer my question if I put it down again this day week?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville
It may be possible to make a statement before the end of this week.