HC Deb 28 July 1953 vol 518 cc1069-70
13. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in how many cases during the past year goods and chattels have been distrained by the Income Tax authorities; how much tax was recovered as a result; and how the figures compare with the previous year.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I regret that this information could not be obtained without a disproportionate amount of expense and effort.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

Is the right hon. Gentleman prepared to consider the

Mr. Butler

We do a certain amount They have training pay and allowances for exceptional periods of training. They have an annual bounty and a training expense allowance. I am fully aware of the good service which they render.