HC Deb 19 November 1946 vol 430 c687
64. Mr. Douglas Marshall

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider taking the necessary steps to prevent retail shops and wholesale establishments transacting cash business in excess of £100 otherwise than by cheque.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

No, Sir. Such a control would be an unjustifiable infringement of individual liberty and could not, in fact, be made fully effective.

Mr. Marshall

Am I to understand from the Financial Secretary to the Treasury that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is not anxious about such large cash transactions?

Mr. Glenvil Hall

That is another question, but I hope hon. Members will realise the difficulty of trying to implement such a suggestion as this, supposing my right hon. Friend were willing to try.