HC Deb 04 December 1930 vol 245 cc2389-90
73. Mr. HACKING

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is his intention to include taxation of land values in his next Budget?

76. Sir F. HALL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he proposes to include taxation of land values in his next Budget'?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

I cannot anticipate the Budget statement.

Mr. HACKING

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the hon. Member for Burslem (Mr. MacLaren) has anticipated the Budget statement after, as he said, having had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

HON. MEMBERS

Answer!

Major GRAHAM POLE

Before an answer is given, may I ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the speech referred to was made in my constituency and that those who heard it, with whom I have been in communication, say that the hon. Member for Burslem said no such thing, and that he was incorrectly reported?

Sir F. HALL

May I press for a reply to the speech that was made at Swadlincote? [Interruption.] On a point of Order. Seeing that a statement has been made which has indicated a private communication with the right hon. Gentleman, are we not entitled to be told in this House whether it is true or not?

Major POLE

He did not say it.

Mr. SPEAKER

An answer has been given.

HON. MEMBERS

No!

Mr. SNOWDEN

If the hon. Member wants an answer to that question, it is that I know nothing at all about it.