INCOME TAX (WIDOWS IN BUSINESS).

HC Deb 24 March 1920 vol 127 cc445-6W

Dr. M'DONALD

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the fact that a married man is entitled to abatement of income tax on behalf of his wife, a similar abatement may be extended to his widow when she is compelled to carry on the business and, at the same time, has to employ a housekeeper to take charge of her domestic duties?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I am unable to make any statement with regard to possible changes of taxation until the Budget is opened.