HC Deb 19 December 1916 vol 88 cc1311-2
91. Mr. E. CECIL

asked the. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in considering the imposition of any further taxation, he will reconsider the practicability of charging an additional halfpenny postage on inland letters and postcards recommended by the Public Retrenchment Committee, more especially in view of the successful results of this experiment in Canada and other British Colonies and of its recent adoption in France?

Mr. BONAR. LAW

While I cannot anticipate the Budget statement, I can assure my hon. Friend that all possible sources of revenue will be duly considered.