§ 56. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether Roman Catholic priests in Ireland pay Income Tax on their clerical incomes; and, if not, will he state the reason?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Chamberlain)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative
§ Sir J. BUTCHERHas that always been the practice, or is the practice one of recent introduction?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINI did not know that my hon. and learned Friend was going to examine me in the history of the question, and I am afraid I cannot answer for times which preceded my own administration. The present position is as I have said, and I believe it has always been.