HC Deb 22 September 1931 vol 256 cc1456-7
46. Mr. PERRY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is now able to state the result of his inquiries as to the method of carrying out the declared intention of the Government to secure equality of sacrifice by reducing the present charge of £5,000 per annum on the national Exchequer on account of the payment to the recipient of the Earl Nelson pension?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

I am not able to add, at present, to the answer I gave to the hon. Member on Tuesday last.

Mr. PERRY

Has there been any voluntary surrender of this pension?

Mr. SNOWDEN

I am in communication with these persons, and I will give the hon. Member an answer as soon as I am in a position to do so.

Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider taxing the reserves of co-operative societies?

Mr. MACLEAN

Will he also consult the committee of the 1922 Club?