§ SIR HOWARD VINCENT (Sheffield, Central)I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer if, having regard to the fact that police pensions have been earned 1069 in protection of the public, and that throughout their service the recipients were compelled to contribute thereto a percentage of their pay, he can give an assurance that such pensions will be assessed for income-tax as deferred pay and not as accumulated savings.
§ MR. RUNCIMAN (for Mr. ASQIUTH)I am giving very careful consideration to all the arguments which are urged in favour of admitting any or all of the different classes of pensioners to the benefit of the proposed concession to earned incomes, but I think it will be most convenient if I deal with the question of pensions as a whole when the Finance Bill comes up for consideration.
§ SIR HOWARD VINCENTWill it be dealt with in the Finance Bill?
§ MR. RUNCIMANThe point can be raised when the Bill is under consideration.
§ MR. P. BARLOW (Bedford)Is the matter still open for discussion?
§ MR. RUNCIMANYes, Sir.