HC Deb 20 March 1923 vol 161 cc2347-8
67. Mr. LORIMER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider making a charge of 1s. per head on each person who exercises the Parliamentary vote, the said fee to be paid when the voter records his vote?

Mr. BALDWIN

It would, in my opinion, be quite impossible to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.

Mr. LORIMER

Would not the total fees be welcome to the Exchequer?

Mr. BALDWIN

Anything is welcome to the Exchequer.

Mr. SHINWELL

Could not the right hon. Gentleman comply with the request of the hon. Member and apply this to his own particular case?

Mr. BALDWIN

That would not bring in enough.

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