Oral Answers to Questions — Education. – in the House of Commons am ar 29 Mai 1924.
Mr Walter Ayles
, Bristol North
asked the Chancellor of the exchequer whether he is prepared, when he is considering the removal of restrictions on old age pensions, to also consider the provision of medical assistance apart from the Poor Law?
Mr Philip Snowden
, Colne Valley
I must ask my hon. Friend to await the introduction of the Government's proposals.
Mr Walter Ayles
, Bristol North
When does my right hon. Friend hope to introduce his proposals?
Mr Philip Snowden
, Colne Valley
I had hoped to be able to introduce them by Whitsuntide, hut I am afraid the pressure of other business will prevent me doing so. I expect to put them before the House immediately after the Recess.
The chancellor of the exchequer is the government's chief financial minister and as such is responsible for raising government revenue through taxation or borrowing and for controlling overall government spending.
The chancellor's plans for the economy are delivered to the House of Commons every year in the Budget speech.
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