§ Mr. YOUNGERasked, in respect of the increased duties to be thrown upon surveyors of taxes by the requirements under the Finance Act with respect to new Schedule A allowances, Super-tax, graduation of rates of duty, children's allowances, etc., the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes to increase their numbers and review their scale of salaries?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe scale of salaries of surveyors of taxes was revised last year, and authority was given for a substantial increase of their numbers.
§ Mr. YOUNGERWas that authority given before the Finance Bill was introduced or is it in consequence?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEIt was in connection with the general work of the Inland Revenue.