55. Major Diģbyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why members of the W.L.A., living at home and paying their parents for their keep, have to pay Income Tax on the amount so paid, whereas others, living in billets, are not liable for Income Tax in respect of their cost; and whether he will Lake steps to exempt girls living at home from liability to Income Tax in respect of the amount they pay for their keep.
§ Mr. DaltonNo, Sir. A member of the Women's Land Army cannot, any more than any other taxpayer, be allowed a deduction from Income Tax on ordinary living expenses paid for out of income
Major DiģbyWould not the Chancellor agree that where two girls are doing the same work on the same farm they might expect the same remuneration?
§ Mr. DaltonI have taken steps, having the Women's Land Army particularly in mind, to reduce Income Tax, so that most of these girls will pay nothing when my proposals come into operation.