HC Deb 09 May 1940 vol 360 cc1394-5
42. Mr. Thorne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the gross amount collected by the Inland Revenue for the years ended March, 1937, 1938, and 1939?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon)

The figures are, for the year ended March, 1937, £483,842,726; for the year ended March, 1938, £529;634;963; and for the year ended March, 1939, £584,854,033.

Mr. Thorne

Does not that show that we are a very wealthy country?

Sir J. Simon

Yes, the hon. Member may be assured that we may be able to carry on the story for a few more years.