HC Deb 19 July 1923 vol 166 c2493
69. Mr. FLANAGAN

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he will consider the advisability of appointing a Royal Commission to inquire into the basis and incidence of direct and indirect taxation and local rating in relation to income?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I fear that I do not think that at the present time any useful purpose would be served by such an inquiry.

Mr. FLANAGAN

Would it not be possible, before raising the tax, to get as near as possible to income?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

On general principles, I agree.