§ SIR JOHN KENNAWAY (Devon, Honiton)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he will consider the possibility of exemption from the Horse and Wheel Tax of officers of Constabulary obliged to keep horses and vehicles for the purpose of discharging the duties of their offices?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)I am informed that such exemptions have been in practice allowed in the administration of duties similar to the proposed Horse and Wheel Tax, though they were never granted by Statute. I propose to follow precedent in the present instance.
§ MR. MUNDELLA (Sheffield, Brightside)asked whether the Rule would apply to all persons in Government employ, such as those who horsed the post and parcel vans?
§ MR. GOSCHENasked for Notice of the Question.