§ Mr. FELLasked what is the maximum remuneration paid by way of salary and commission to any of the collectors of Income Tax; and whether it amounts to more than £1,000 per annum in some cases?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHFor 1910–11 the maximum amount fixed as remuneration for a Collector of Income Tax, who is also an Assessor, is £975. This amount covers 28 expenses in respect of rent, rates, guarantee premium, etc.
§ Mr. FELLasked if the rate of commission paid to the collectors of Income Tax was fixed when the normal Income Tax was 6d. to 8d. in the pound; if any reduction in the rate of commission was made when the normal Income Tax was increased to over 1s. in the pound and the Super-tax was added; and if the matter will now receive consideration and adjustment?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHCollectors of Income Tax are not remunerated by commission; and consequently the second and third parts of the question do not arise.
§ Mr. FELLDoes the hon. Gentleman suggest that the collectors are not remunerated by poundage or commission?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHNot so far as I am aware. I have given the reply to the hon. Gentleman's question.
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHCertainly.