HC Deb 06 July 1914 vol 64 c833
77. Mr. KEIR HARDIE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the Inland Revenue authorities are claiming Corporation Duty from the workmen's institutes at Blaina and Abertillery; and whether, as these are in all respects similar to the Aberaman case, he will instruct the officials to treat them in the same manner as he has conceded to the Aberaman institute?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

Four workmen's institutes in Blaina and Abertillery have been called on to furnish returns for Corporation Duty purposes, as the information at the disposal of the Inland Revenue authorities suggested primâ facie liability. In two cases examination of the accounts reveals no liability. In the other two, however, the returns have not yet been received, and in the absence of further information I cannot say whether the circumstances are parallel with those of the Aberaman Institute.