HC Deb 20 November 1930 vol 245 cc616-7
89 and 90. Mr. R. A. TAYLOR

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he can give the comparative taxation burdens borne by a family of husband, wife, and. two children in England, France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway, in respect of unearned incomes of £500, £1,500, and £3,000 per annum;

(2) if he can give the comparative taxation burdens borne by a family of husband and wife and two children in England, France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway in respect of earned incomes of £500, £1,500, and £3,000 per annum?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

I assume that my hon. Friend is referring to Income Tax. If so, he will find in the Financial Statement (1930/31) information illustrating the Income Tax payable by certain incomes. I am not able to make the desired comparison with other countries.

Mr. TAYLOR

Has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been drawn to a study of comparative tax burdens recently published by Unilever, which shows that this country, in regard to incomes up to £3,000 a year, is the lightest taxed among the countries named?