HC Deb 07 February 1929 vol 224 c1945
55. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether there is any information available at the Treasury to show the number of British subjects who are not permanent residents of other parts of the Empire but who live abroad, either ashore or afloat, and not being liable to British Income Tax contribute nothing directly to the revenues of this country?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

Is it possible to ascertain the number of persons by means of the figures of passports issued?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I doubt whether that would be a complete guide.

Mr. CRAWFURD

Would it not be possible in connection with the next Census to arrive at some figure of those who habitually spend six or seven months abroad?