HC Deb 15 February 1949 vol 461 c955
62. Mrs. Middleton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will reconsider his decision not to make Income Tax allowances for the depreciation of such temporary shops and other business premises as were erected to take the place of premises destroyed in the war and are subject to demolition without compensation at three months' notice, because they are situated in reconstruction areas.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

My right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has considered this matter again, but he is afraid he cannot propose any change in the law.

Mrs. Middleton

Is my right hon. Friend aware that this imposes a grave injustice on people whose business premises were bombed during the war and who, in order to re-establish their businesses, have had to put up temporary places in reconstruction areas? Will he not ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer to look at the matter again?

Mr. Glenvil Hall

It was discussed at some length during the Debates on the Finance Bill last year, and I have not the slightest doubt that it will be raised again this year.

Mr. Charles Williams

Is not the answer of the right hon. Gentleman very near to disclosing what is to be in the next Budget?