48. Sir F. HALLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he will now give favourable consideration to the question of placing co-operative societies on the same basis for purposes of Income Tax assessment as private traders?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLMy hon. Friend will remember that this subject was fully discussed as recently as during the passage of this year's Finance Bill and nothing has since happened to lead me to alter my view in regard to it.
Sir F. HALLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that many Members of this House are of opinion that the figures are wrong, and will he look into the matter further?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIf there are any modifications in the figures, it would not affect the general argument.