HC Deb 09 May 1935 vol 301 cc1124-5
24. Mr. D. MASON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount of money which was voted by the House of Commons by way of subsidy during the past financial year?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Neath (Sir W. Jenkins) on 26th February last, of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. MASON

Having regard to the significance of that reply, will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the advisability of reducing these subsidies in the coming years so as to relieve general taxation?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I will bear that in mind.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Is it not the case that, if tariffs were raised high enough, you would not need any subsidies?

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