HC Deb 21 May 1935 vol 302 cc963-4

3.51 p.m.

Mr. DAVIDSON

I beg to move, in page 92, line 2, after "made," to insert "in any year."

This and an Amendment which follows have been put down to meet an apprehension on the part of the States that as the Clause was drafted it might be possible to bring into account arrears of immunities and not set of f those immunities against the debits on the other side. That was never the intention. As the Clause was drafted it was feared that it might have been possible to have brought in a series of years instead of one year.

Our intention was always that only one year should be taken into account.

Amendment agreed to.

Further Amendment made: In page 92, line 5, after "value," insert "in and for that year."—[Mr. Davidson.]

Mr. DAVIDSON

I beg to move, in page 92, line 5, after "State," to insert: in respect of any former or existing source of revenue from a similar duty or tax or from goods of the same kind, being a privilege or immunity. This Amendment is also moved to meet wishes expressed by the States.

Amendment agreed to.