§ 23. Sir J. SPEARasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if in fixing the price to be paid for wool, based on June and July prices in the year 1914, plus a percentage to cover the increased expenses of the farmer, in calculating the latter he will have regard to the fact that farmers are now assessed to Income Tax on the basis of the whole rent instead of on a third, as in 1914?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am afraid that in fixing prices for wool and other commodities required for military purposes increased taxation cannot be regarded as an expense for which producers are entitled to be recouped by the Government.