HC Deb 23 June 1948 vol 452 cc131-2W
7. Mr. Low

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will give the names of the three persons removed from Palestine under the Colonial Prisoners Removal Act, 1884, before 15th May, 1948; and

Old Rate. (Chargeable income of every person other than a company). New Rate. (Chargeable income of every person other than a company).
1. On the first £150—Nil. On the first £100—Nil.
In respect of the excess over £150:— In respect of the excess over £100:—
For every pound of the first £100—1s. For every pound of the first £100—1s. 6d.
For every pound of the next £250—1s. 3d. For every pound of the next £250—2s.
For every pound of the next £250—1s. 6d. For every pound of the next £250—2s. 6d.
For every pound of the next £250—2s. For every pound of the next £250—3s.
For every pound on all amounts above £1,000—2s. 6d. For every pound above £950—3s. 6d.
2. Companies tax—2s. 6d. in the pound. Companies tax—3s. 6d. in the pound.

The allowance in respect of a wife has been increased from £50 to £80, and

if he will state particulars of the offences of which they had been convicted.

Mr. Creech Jones

The names of the three prisoners are George Ross, Godfrey Allen Stevenson and Arthur Edward Ake-burst. They were convicted of carrying firearms, ammunition and explosives contrary to Regulation 58 (c) of the Palestine Defence (Emergency) Regulations, 1945, and of being in possession of an armoured car and Bren guns, the property of the Government of Palestine, contrary to Regulation 143 (1) (d).