§ 54. Mr. Manderasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has now prepared the basis of the Government's scheme for a levy on wealth created by the war; and whether a valuation during the period of the war will be necessary and is to be made?
§ Sir J. SimonI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a Question on this subject given to the right hon. Member 1146 for East Edinburgh (Mr. Pethick-Lawrence) on 16th January last.
§ Mr. ManderIn view of the fact that two valuations will be necessary, one during the war, can the Chancellor of the Exchequer say what steps he is taking to carry out the first of the two valuations?
§ Sir J. SimonI cannot add to my previous replies on this subject.