Ffeil 2059. - Written at House of Commons. The Budget is over; Asquith, who spoke for over two hours, gave an impressive performance ...,

Written at House of Commons. The Budget is over; Asquith, who spoke for over two hours, gave an impressive performance: 'Old Age Pensions at 70. 5/- a week & half the sugar tax off'. The satisfaction in the Liberal ranks now leaves D. Lloyd George free 'to initiate his own schemes'. 'It was time we did something that appealed straight to the people. It will I think help to stop the electoral rot & that is most unnecessary. If it went on it might react in the House & bring us down prematurely'. Spoke to Lords Knollys and Esher at Sir John Fisher's dinner last night. A telephone call from Wynford Philipps to Megan.