HC Deb 07 April 1955 vol 539 c1325
53. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will grant Income Tax relief to parents on amounts deducted from State scholarships on account of parental means.

Mr. H. Brooke

I am afraid I cannot answer Questions about tax relief at this time of year.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

Will the Financial Secretary at least say that this matter has been or is receiving some consideration with a view to appropriate action being taken on these lines?

Mr. Brooke

I can certainly say that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is reviewing the whole tax position over the entire range, and I think that the hon. and gallant Gentleman must wait another 12 days for the Budget.