HC Deb 11 February 1908 vol 183 c1535
MR. BOTTOMLEY (Hackney, S.)

I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the expediency of imposing a tax on titles.

MR. ASQUITH

I would refer my hon. friend to the reply which I gave him yesterday upon another suggestion for taxation.

MR. BOTTOMLEY

As my Question was not reached yesterday, I would ask the right hon. Gentleman what his reply was.

MR. ASQUITH

The reply has been circulated with the Votes. I am afraid the hon. Member had not the curiosity to look for it. It was this: "Any suggestion in regard to new taxation will receive my most sympathetic and careful consideration." Perhaps by this I may anticipate the answer to other Questions.