§ 74. Mr. Manderasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans the Government have prepared for compiling a national register of wealth, with a view to facilitating in war time a levy on capital?
§ Sir J. SimonI would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 1st June, to which I have nothing to add.
§ Mr. ManderIs it the case that all the necessary information is already available in the Treasury for this purpose?
§ Sir J. SimonI think that, if the hon. Gentleman will look at the statement to which I have referred, it will give him the information asked for in his question.
§ Mr. ManderIs the position this, that the Government require a register of human beings only and not of wealth?
§ Mr. StephenIs it the case that great owners of property in this country are hurrying to offer their property for the service of the country?