§ 7. Mr. Dempseyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the sacrifices, both economic and physical, made by National Service men in the defence of the country's commitments, he will abolish their liability to pay Income Tax.
§ Sir E. BoyleNo, Sir.
§ Mr. DempseyDoes the Financial Secretary realise that this appeal is being made for National Service men? As they are willing to make many sacrifices, including the supreme sacrifice, in defending the country's interests, does he not think that something ought to be done to excuse them from Income Tax?
§ Sir E. BoyleWe should always be very careful in this House of breaching the rule of universality in the matter of tax liability.