§ 55. Mr. Eric Fletcherasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it has been possible to take further steps to relieve the pressure of work in tax offices beyond those previously announced.
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir. I have approved the extension to higher ranges of income of the relaxation for the years 1944–5 and 1945–6 of the annual check-up which I announced on 28th May. (Broadly speaking, dispensation from check-up will now extend up to and include earnings in the £500–600 range. This relaxation will further reduce the pressure of work in the tax offices, and will enable arrears to be overtaken more quickly.
§ Mr. Henry StraussWhy does the right hon. Gentleman call a check a "checkup"?
§ Mr. DaltonThis was explained on 28th May in HANSARD.