HC Deb 29 October 1919 vol 120 cc656-7
46. Lieut.-Commander ASTBURY

asked the Prime Minister whether, having regard to the grave financial position of the country, he will forthwith introduce legislation to make an emergency levy on fortunes made out of the War?

Mr. BALDWIN (Joint Financial Secretary to the Treasury)

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer will deal with this question in to-day's discussion.