HC Deb 09 May 1934 vol 289 cc1089-90
44. Mr. CAPORN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the additional income derived from co-operative societies in respect of the last financial year by reason of the provisions of the Finance Act, 1933?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The special inquiry which was instituted in order to ascertain the increased liability to Income Tax resulting from last year's legislation regarding industrial and provident societies has now been completed, and shows that the additional Income Tax payable for the year 1933–34 amounted to £1,250,000 as against the Budget Estimate of £1,200,000.

Mr. MORGAN JONES

May I ask whether this special inquiry involved any additional expense to the Exchequer?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I should not think so.