§ MR. HORACE DAVEYasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he will favorably consider the exemption of vehicles, bonâ fide used by medical men for the purpose of their profession, from the increased tax on carriages?
§ MR. CARBUTTasked the right hon. Gentleman, whether he would also give his favorable consideration to the question of the exemption of vehicles used by undertakers?
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GLADSTONE)Both of these Questions have been brought under my consideration, even before the appearance of the one and the indication of the other. I am bound to say that I do not see, from the best examination I can give, that the proposal of Her Majesty's Government can be improved by the introduction of any new exemptions into the law. The House will have to consider it as a matter of policy, and, with that object in view, I do not see my way, as at present advised, to making the exemptions proposed.