70. Mr. HUGH EDWARDSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the increased cost of food and the consequent difficulty on the part of people with small incomes to meet the increased cost of living, he can see his way to re consider his decision in regard to making an annual income of £250 the minimum amount as assessable for the purposes of Income Tax?
§ Mr. BALDWINI cannot anticipate the discussion on this question which will take place on the Committee stage of the Finance Bill.
§ Mr. MARRIOTTMay I ask whether relief to persons in receipt of incomes just 330 under £250 would not throw an additional burden on persons receiving incomes just over £250?
§ Mr. BALDWINI think I follow tha[...]
§ Sir R. THOMASHas the hon. Gentleman received representations on this very important matter from a number of industrial organisations in the land?
§ Mr. BALDWINI believe the Chancellor of the Exchequer has had representations made to him.