HC Deb 08 December 1938 vol 342 c1365
74. Mr. Mander

asked 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. Simon

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 1st June, to which I have nothing to add.

Mr. Mander

Is it the case that all the necessary information is already available in the Treasury for this purpose?

Sir J. Simon

I 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. Mander

Is the position this, that the Government require a register of human beings only and not of wealth?

Mr. Stephen

Is it the case that great owners of property in this country are hurrying to offer their property for the service of the country?