IMPERIAL POLITICS.
EGYPTIAN COMMISSIONERSHIP. IJy Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright j London, July 0. Sir Edward Grey, in the House of Commtons, stated that it was not intended to transfer Sir Eldon Gorst from Egypt THE GOVERNMENT'S FINANCIAL METHODS. DEFENDED BY THE PREMIER. Eeceived July 7, 11.5 ".m. London, July 7. In the House of Commons, on the. Budget debate, Mr. Asquith dealt with the charges that the Government were responsible for the excessive expenditure. He said the growth of civil expenditure was enormous, but it was unjust for any Bection of the House to denounce this unless Parliament was prepared to retrace the steps made in the direction of social reform. Similarly, the granting of old-age pensions was due to the demands from all parts of the House. Deepite the increased burdens for defence and social reform, he claimed that the present system of finance had proved itself capable of carrying the country to a safe haven.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 76, 8 July 1910, Page 5
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155IMPERIAL POLITICS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 76, 8 July 1910, Page 5
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