§ 52. Mr. Higgsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that equipment purchased for fire-fighting by private firms and used in conjunction with the local authorities at recognised Auxiliary Fire Service stations is subject to the full rate of Income Tax; and can he see his way to give relief in such cases in the same manner as allowances are made for air-raid precaution, trenches, etc.?
§ Sir K. WoodI am not clear what is the kind of case to which my hon. Friend refers. If he will let me have particulars of the case he has in mind, I will have inquiries made into the matter and will communicate further with him.