§ "That it is expedient to amend the Law relating to National Debt, Customs, and Inland Revenue (including Excise), and to make further provision in connection with Finance."
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House doth agree with the Committee in the said Resolution."
§ 9.34 p.m.
§ Mr. DENMANI am sure the Chancellor of the Exchequer will forgive me if for a few moments I point out an Amendment that ought to be made in the law relating to Death Duties—
§ Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER (Captain Bourne)The hon. Member must do that on the Finance Bill by moving an Amendment.
§ Mr. DENMANMay I not endeavour to discuss it?
§ Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKERNot on this Resolution.
§ Mr. DENMANDoes not this relate to the amendment of the law concerning Inland Revenue?
§ Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKERThe hon. Member is under a misapprehension. The only effect of this Resolution is to enable the Committee to amend the laws relating to National Debt and Customs and Inland Revenue.
§ Sir S. CRIPPSMay I ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether this is the usual Clause? Is there anything particular contemplated under it?
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAIN indicated dissent.
§ Bill ordered to be brought in upon the said Resolutions by the Chairman of Ways and Means, Mr. Chamberlain, and Mr. Hore-Belisha.