§ 44. Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the amount, to date, of uncollected Surtax.
§ Sir S. CrippsI cannot give a current figure, but the hon. Member will find information for the year to 30th June, 1947, in the Inland Revenue Appropriation Accounts for 1946–47. Information for the year to 30th June, 1948, will appear in the Appropriation Accounts early next year.
§ Sir W. SmithersDoes not the Chancellor realise that it is very convenient not give the figure? Does he not also realise that if he breaks the law "Thou shalt not steal," that law will break him?