HC Deb 03 July 1919 vol 117 cc1160-1
63. Major BARNES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state, in respect of each power company whose undertaking it is proposed to acquire under the Electricity (Supply) Bill, what amount of excess profits they have been allowed to retain in respect of extensions to land, buildings, and plant since August, 1914?

Mr. BALDWIN

The Commissioners of Inland Revenue are precluded by Statute from disclosing information relating to the liability to taxation of individual taxpayers.