48. Captain A. Evansasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether having regard to the uncertainty which must continue while fundamental questions concerning the scope and application of the National Defence Contribution tax remain undetermined, he can now give any indication of the probable date of publication of the Finance Bill, and so alleviate the anxiety which is causing serious concern to the tramp-shipping and industrial community generally in South Wales who have not enjoyed the full benefit of the prosperity period?
§ 52. Sir Percy Harrisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can indicate what is the probable date when the Finance Bill will be available in print?
§ Mr. ChamberlainI hope to make the Finance Bill available to the House by the date of re-assembly on 24th May.
Captain EvansIn view of the continued anxiety which still exists in the City, in spite of my right hon. Friend's assurance on the Budget Resolution on Tuesday night, will it be possible for my right hon. Friend to publish the essential features of the National Defence Contribution before that date?
§ Mr. Craven-EllisIs it not the fact that the attack upon the Chancellor of the 527 Exchequer by the City is from an entirely different motive than that expressed by the Opposition?
§ Mr. ChamberlainI will lose no time in formulating my proposals, but I should not like to pledge myself to any particular date.
§ Mr. ManderWill the Chancellor of the Exchequer stand firm, and not allow himself to be bullied too much by his supporters?