§ 48. Mr. Hollisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that other professional sportsmen receive their benefits free of tax, he will also allow that exemption to professional footballers.
§ Sir S. CrippsI cannot anticipate my Budget Statement.
§ Mr. HollisI am not asking the Chancellor to anticipate his statement. Will he explain why these people are charged tax at present?
§ Sir S. CrippsIf the hon. Member will read the many Debates there have been on the subject in this House and the decisions of the courts, he will be quite aware of the reasons.