52. Mr. Davidsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can assure the House that Income Tax will not be increased this year; and whether His Majesty's Government intend to extend the already agreed borrowing powers in the near future?
§ Sir J. SimonIn reply to the first part of the hon. Member's question, I would refer him to the answer given yesterday to the hon. Member for Plaistow (Mr. Thorne). The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.
Mr. DavidsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the previous reply stated that the Budget statement could not be anticipated; and does he not consider it strange that an hon. Member of this House, who was described in the Press as a private secretary to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, should make a speech containing a public announcement with regard to the Income Tax?
§ Mr. SpeakerMr. Bellenger.