HC Deb 31 March 1913 vol 51 cc34-5
67. Mr. CASSEL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the circular to banks with regard to Income Tax is yet ready; and when it will be laid upon the Table of the House?

Mr. McKENNA

I would refer the hon. and learned Member to the reply which has already been given this afternoon upon this subject by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister. This answer was prepared before it was known that the Prime Minister would be absent.

Mr. CASSEL

Can, the right hon. Gentleman give me the answer?

Mr. McKENNA

I am afraid I am not in a position, in the absence both of the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, to give the answer.

Sir G. YOUNGER

Does the right hon. Gentleman think the circular will be issued immediately?

Mr. McKENNA

I am afraid I am not in a position to state anything more.

Mr. CASSEL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Chancellor of the Exchequer undertook to lay it on the Table of the House before it was issued and before 5th April?

Mr. McKENNA

Yes, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has still a long time ahead of him.