Mr. LYULPH STANLEYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can see his way to extend the exemption he has promised to the small occupying owner to the numerous class of small property owners in towns who let the cottage they own and rent one for their own occupation?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI regret that I cannot see my way to accept my hon. Friend's suggestion.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSOn what principle does the right hon. Gentleman distinguish between the two categories of small owners?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEOne is a case of the occupying owner, and the other is a case of a person who owns.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSIs occupation the sole claim to exemption?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo, Sir.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSWill the right hon. Gentleman say what is the claim for exemption?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThere are a great many exemptions under the Finance Act.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSWill he tell us what is the reason for a claim for exemption?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI have already stated that.