HC Deb 04 November 1947 vol 443 cc1531-2
53. Mr. J. Langford-Holt

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what form of letter was sent by the Income Tax authorities to Miss Margaret Skivington Logie, Green Road, Edinburgh; and whether he is aware that the recipient was four months old at the time of receipt of the letter.

Mr. Dalton

This was a routine letter of inquiry, issued to the name and address shown in an employer's return of his employees.

Lieut.-Commander Gurney Braithwaite

Can the Chancellor say whether the lady mentioned in this Question is any relation to the hon. Member for Bedford (Mr. Skeffington-Lodge)?

Mr. Dalton

The employers who furnished this list were the Greyhound Racing Association, Limited, who allege they were employing, among other persons, a Miss Skivington. We are now inquiring whether Mrs. Skivington, who gave the information to the Press on which I think the hon. Member based his Question, is in fact an employee and liable to pay Income Tax.

Mr. Skeffington-Lodge

I have no connection with this lady, and I do not wish to be associated with any form of greyhound racing.

Mr. W. Fletcher

As the lady is connected with greyhound racing, should not the name be "Spivington"?