HC Deb 30 March 1920 vol 127 cc1071-2
50. Mr. WADDINGTON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in any alteration of the Income Tax, he will consider the position of unmarried persons, who are householders and, in many cases, have relatives dependent upon them; and will he favourably consider placing this class of Income Tax payer upon the same basis of taxation as married persons with similar incomes?

Mr. BALDWIN

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer is unable to make any statement with regard to possible changes of taxation until the Budget is opened.

Mr. BILLING

Before the Budget is introduced will the Chancellor of the Exchequer consider the advisability of receiving a deputation in connection with the joint income tax of married people?

Mr. BALDWIN

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.