HC Deb 03 July 1930 vol 240 cc2142-3
61. Mr. DAY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has made any estimate of the revenue that would be derived by the State by a special tax upon bachelors; can he give the figures on which such estimate is based; and does he propose introducing legislation on this subject?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Philip Snowden)

My hon. Friend gives no indication of the nature or amount of the tax he has in mind. Obviously, therefore, I can give no estimate of yield.

Mr. DAY

Has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the fact that such taxation has been initiated in other countries?

Mr. HAYCOCK

Is it not the fact that bachelors are already taxed?

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