§ CAPTAIN DAWSON-DAMERasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether it is true that Captain Harvey was rewarded with a donation of £1,000, and £500, for his disbursements for his invention in Torpedoes; whether the whole of the recompense he received was £938 6s. 8d., which was charged with Income Tax; and, whether such charge was legal, and upon what ground such tax was levied?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, Captain Harvey received £1,000 as remuneration for his discovery. I have no knowledge of the £500 at all. Income tax was deducted from the £1,000. The hon. Gentleman has not left me much to inquire whether that was legal or not. On the first blush of the matter I think its legality is questionable, and I would advise Captain Harvey to apply to the Inland Revenue Department if he entertains any doubt as to the legality of the charge.