§ 76. Mr. Dayasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that Britons visiting the United States of America cannot obtain a permit to leave the United States until they have satisfied the authorities that they have not earned any money during their visit to that country and on which they are liable to pay, but have not paid, Income Tax, and hold the necessary receipt for the same; and will he consider introducing legislation making similar restrictions apply to foreign visitors to this country?
§ Sir J. SimonI am aware of the position in the United States. The question of imposing similar restrictions in this country has been considered several times in recent years, but it has always been 1521 felt that the circumstances would not warrant the introduction of legislation of this nature.
§ Mr. DayIs the Chancellor of the Exchequer aware that many hundreds of people get away from this country having earned thousands of pounds without paying any Income Tax?
§ Sir J. SimonI recollect that the same question was raised on a former occasion, when the hon. Gentleman put a supplementary question. If he will refer to the answer then given he will see that we have carefully considered this problem.