HC Deb 30 May 1918 vol 106 cc1121-2

Resolution reported, That it is expedient to authorise the payment, out of moneys to be provided by Parliament, of any Expenses incurred by any local authority or police authority in the exercise of powers in relation to Luxury Duty; and to authorise a provision to enable the currency of War Saving Certificates to be extended, in pursuance of any Act of the present Session dealing with Finance

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House doth agree with the Committee in the said Resolution"

Mr. BOOTH

I would like to know, if it were practicable, whether the Government would not consider the putting of a limiting figure in the Resolution? The first part, I think, refers rather to the expenses of the local authorities, but the second deals with War Savings Certificates, and I would like to know if that involves any charge upon the Exchequer?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)

I think it would be impossible to put in any limit, though I quite recognise that where it can be done it should certainly be done. In regard to the War Savings Certificates, it will depend upon their number.

Question put, and agreed to.