§ 56. Sir Adam Maitlandasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been drawn to the hardships inflicted upon persons with small incomes by reason of the existing high rates of taxation and the increased cost of living; and whether, in the preparation of his next Budget proposals, he will consider 461 extending the present statutory allowances in order to alleviate the distress of such persons?
§ Sir K. WoodMy hon. Friend must not expect me to anticipate the Budget Statement.
§ Sir A. MaitlandI have not asked my right hon. Friend to do that, but merely to give special consideration to the hardships inflicted in the cases to which I have referred.