HC Deb 21 November 1916 vol 87 cc1209-10
64. Mr. COWAN

asked whether owners of Home-grown timber are assessable to Excess Profits Tax in respect of any profits made by the sale of such timber?

Mr. McKENNA

Where the occupier of a woodland is assessed to Income Tax under Schedule B, no liability to Excess Profits Duty could arise. Where he manages the woodlands on a commercial basis and elects to be assessed to Income Tax under Schedule D, any excess profits would be within the operation of the charge.

65. Mr. COWAN

asked whether a timber merchant trading in home-grown timber is liable for Excess Profits Tax?

Mr. McKENNA

The answer is in the affirmative.

Mr. COWAN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether a similar timber-grower trading by himself or in partnership would be liable to Excess Profits Tax?

Mr. McKENNA

I must have notice of any question involving the determination of a point of law.