§ 24. Mr. Gowerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider granting definite tax concessions to companies and firms who institute co-partnership and profit-sharing schemes, 2049 and amenities for the particular welfare of their employees.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI have taken note of my hon. Friend's suggestion, but I cannot anticipate my Budget statement.
§ Mr. GowerWill the Chancellor bear in mind that the peculiar merit of these desirable objects was recognised in our own Industrial Charter, and also that their value has been accepted by people of all shades of political opinion?
§ Mr. ButlerI have already publicly expressed my own views in favour of such a scheme, and I cannot say more today.
§ Sir H. WilliamsWill the Chancellor of the Exchequer observe that nearly all the profit-sharing schemes have been wiped out by the nationalised industries concerned?