§ 51. Mr. Hyndasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is prepared to consider release of post-war income tax credits in special cases of hardship.
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Anderson)As I have explained on more than one occasion, I am afraid that I cannot see my way to make exceptional arrangements such as the hon. Member suggests.
§ Mr. HyndWill the right hon. Gentleman not give consideration to this point, in view of the very small number of very special cases, for example of old age pensioners who are trying to make a meagre living, and cannot avail themselves of the necessary equipment because this money is tied up?
§ Sir J. AndersonMy answer is based on a consideration of practicability. Once you started admitting special cases, there would be no end to it.
§ Mr. ShinwellIn view of the inspired statements about the reduction in Income Tax if a Tory Government should come into power, why cannot the right hon. Gentleman tell us what he is going to do about post-war credits?
§ Sir J. AndersonI have not been inspiring any statements.
§ Mr. ShinwellThen are we to understand that the statements which have been appearing have no foundation whatever?