The Budget.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4475, 14 October 1909, Page 2

The Budget.

London, October 12. Thei“ Times ” states the Government have been considering for some time whether, in the event of the Lords rejecting the Budget, they will immediately appeal to the people by referendum to discover whether tbe majority of the electors are for or against the Budget. Legislative sanction would be required, but tbe Lords are hardly able to withhold their assent. Under the circumstances Parliament would then be adjourned instead of prorogued, while the referendum is being taken, thus obviating financial embarrassments.